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Improving connections, safety and everyday journeys

The Ordsall Neighbourhood Scheme is an improvement project that aims to make travelling around Ordsall safer, easier and more pleasant for everyone. Whether you’re walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, or catching public transport, the scheme is there to help. Subject to approvals, the scheme is backed by £4 million funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) programme and is all about encouraging more active and accessible ways to get around.

Why Ordsall?

Ordsall sits between two of Greater Manchester’s most popular destinations – Salford Quays/MediaCityUK and Manchester city centre. But many local journeys are harder than they should be because of busy roads, poor lighting, and limited safe crossings.

This scheme aims to change that by adding new routes and better connections to the Bee Network across Ordsall to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier and safer.

What's Proposed and Where?

The proposals are split into four areas. Choose the areas you are interested in to view the detailed plans:

  • Area 1: Eccles New Road, Howard Street, King William Street
  • Area 2: Gloucester Street, Goodiers Drive, Robert Hall Street
  • Area 3: Colman Gardens, Ordsall Park, Phoebe Street, West Craven Street
  • Area 4: Oldfield Road, Ordsall Lane, Taylorson Street
A detailed map showing proposed active travel routes and interventions in the Ordsall area near Salford Quays and Regent Retail Park. The map is divided into three color-coded areas: Area 1 (purple), Area 2 (pink), and Area 3 (beige). Key features include Bee Network Active Travel routes marked with yellow dashed lines, the Irwell River Park in green, and the National Cycle Network in blue. Icons indicate locations of schools, Ordsall Hall, Ordsall Library, proposed and existing crossings, and proposed traffic light junctions. The legend explains interventions such as traffic calming, improved pedestrian facilities, tree planting, public realm improvements, and new pedestrian/cycle crossings. Streets with proposed improvements are highlighted, and a note mentions a new bus service starting in early 2026.

Proposals in all areas include new, good-quality local links for pedestrians and cyclists to bring the neighbourhood together and help make walking and cycling safer, simpler, and faster. 

Several bus stops on Ordsall Lane, Eccles New Road, Phoebe Street, Regent Road and Robert Hall Street would be improved with new raised platforms and moved to better spots, making them easier to reach with the new crossings.*

*Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are set to introduce a new bus service no.30 in early 2026 to help better connect Ordsall with Manchester, The Quays and the Trafford Centre.

What Does This Mean for You?

  • Walking, wheeling and cycling would be safer and easier
  • Better access to schools, parks, shops and public transport
  • Communities divided by busy roads would be reconnected
  • Changes would support healthier lifestyles and cleaner air

Need help or alternative formats?

  • Email: shaping@salford.gov.uk
  • Call: 0161 686 6286 (please leave a message with your contact details so we can get back to you)
  • Write to: FAO Ordsall Neighbourhood Scheme, Salford City Council Civic Centre, Chorley Road Swinton, Salford M27 5FJ
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