Plans have been announced for a new “spiral ramp” that will connect a new city center car park and the River Mersey.
Transport for Greater Manchester and Stockport Council released plans for the 189 meter long ramp, which will provide cyclists, walkers and wheelchair users with a safe and easily accessible route to negotiate the difference in elevation from the roof park to the River Mersey.
The ramp is being built over Stockport’s future transportation hub and is part of the current mixed use development plan for the Stockport Interchange.
Residents are invited to comment on the ramp element as part of a public consultation between Thursday, January 6th and Sunday, February 6th, 2022.
Stephen Rhodes, TfGM’s Customer Director, said, “Stockport Interchange is a transformation project for the city and these proposals will only increase its potential as a truly state-of-the-art transportation hub.
“The spiral ramp will not only be a striking structure, it will also offer cyclists and pedestrians a safe way to reach the new park from the ground.
“Together with the bridge landscape that connects the park and Stockport train station, the ramp will be integrated into broader proposals from the Bee Network to provide a continuous route into Stockport city center and a link to the Trans Pennine Trail.
“I would like to encourage everyone to take this opportunity to comment on this important part of the cycling and walking infrastructure that will serve not only the Stockport Interchange but also the Bee Network.”
the 189 meter long ramp that provides cyclists, walkers and wheelchair users with a safe and easily accessible path to navigate the level change from the rooftop park to the River Mersey.
The proposed spiral design for the ramp was chosen to allow for a 1:21 slope to ensure it is not too steep for users who want to go either up or down and to ensure accessibility for bicycle, Pedestrian and wheelchair users are guaranteed.
The demolition of the former Stockport bus station began in October and paved the way for the construction of the new motorway interchange.
The new transportation hub is part of a £ 1 billion revitalization of the city center.
In addition to the striking two-hectare roof park, the bicycle and pedestrian connection to the train station and the new motorway junction, the project also includes the development of 196 (126 two-bed rooms, 70 one-room rooms) new, high-quality apartments from Daw Bank.
Cllr David Meller, Cabinet Member for Business and Renewal, said, “The new interchange will transform our city center and the proposed ramp is an important aspect of the project, which will seamlessly connect cyclists and pedestrians from the city center to the train station and on to the Trans Pennine Trail .
“This ties us in with our goals of promoting sustainable travel across Stockport and within Greater Manchester.
“During the consultation on the rooftop park in October 2021, many residents spoke about the need for a ramp to connect the different levels of the interchange.
To take the survey, visit: tfgm.com/stockport-interchange/ramp-consultation
