The Sale West to Altrincham network improvements project is a major transport initiative designed to improve connectivity for people travelling in and around Sale and Altrincham.
The aim is to enable more people to use sustainable travel - such as catching the bus, walking, wheeling and cycling - by making these options safer, more convenient and easier to access.
Trafford Council and Transport for Greater Manchester have been working together to deliver improvements across Trafford, with multiple upgrades already completed in the last 12 months. These include new and upgraded bus stops, along with upgraded pedestrian and cycling facilities.
What has been delivered so far
A56/Barrington Road and Sinderland Road Junctions
Completed in September 2025, these improvements focused on enhancing road safety, accessibility and connectivity at two key signalised junctions on the A56.
As part of the project, new pedestrian-controlled crossing facilities were installed, along with new tactile paving, making journeys to and from bus stops safer and more accessible.
Prior to these works, pedestrian facilities at the junction were limited, with no signal controlled crossing facilities at either junction. These improvements, along with upgrading traffic signal infrastructure, were installed to address safety concerns when crossing the junctions and improve links to bus stops, local businesses, homes and key destinations such as Trafford College and Altrincham Retail Park.
Bus stop upgrades
To date, 10 upgraded bus stops have been installed across the Sale West area, with a further 40 planned over the next 12 months.
These upgrades are designed to improve the passenger experience, with new pole and plates, as well as improved footways added to bus stops, making it easier to travel by bus.
Traffic signal upgrades
The traffic signal equipment has been upgraded at 6 junctions around Sale and Altrincham to improve the efficiency of these junctions and improve journeys for all road users.
Funding
Funding for the work has been provided through the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which saw Greater Manchester awarded £1.07bn to help deliver the Bee Network.
