URL: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1444

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Climate Change

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: As part of a Greater Manchester-wide programme to make journeys on foot or by bike much easier and more attractive; a network of high-quality cycle and pedestrian infrastructure is being implemented known as the Bee Network.   As part of the Bee Network, a segregated crossing facility has been introduced at the junction of Dunham Road and Gorsey Lane.   A short section of Gorsey Lane has been made one-way, except for cycles at its junction with Dunham Road, to allow cyclists full use of the crossing facility.   The junction of Dunham Road with Devisdale Road has been closed and Devisdale Road now continues, across where the layby used to be to its junction with St Margarets Road. The existing junctions of St Margarets Road and Dunham Road have been realigned to accommodate a new uncontrolled crossing. As a result, the existing waiting restrictions at the junctions above have been to be altered. The details of the amendments to the waiting restrictions are within the report.   The one-way, except for pedal cycles, restriction was introduced on an experimental basis in order to monitor how it operated. Following implementation, a 6-month objection period commenced to allow residents and other road user’s time to see how the restrictions work and raise any concerns or objections.   The formal Notice inviting objections included an advertisement in a local newspaper and publication on the Trafford website.   Having considered the objections received, approval is sought to make the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order permanent, as advertised, as shown on drawing CO00201642-GL-TRO-01 PO1.05.

Content: As part of a Greater Manchester-wide programme to make journeys on foot or by bike much easier and more attractive; a network of high-quality cycle and pedestrian infrastructure is being implemented known as the Bee Network.   As part of the Bee Network, a segregated crossing facility has been introduced at the junction of Dunham Road and Gorsey Lane.   A short section of Gorsey Lane has been made one-way, except for cycles at its junction with Dunham Road, to allow cyclists full use of the crossing facility.   The junction of Dunham Road with Devisdale Road has been closed and Devisdale Road now continues, across where the layby used to be to its junction with St Margarets Road. The existing junctions of St Margarets Road and Dunham Road have been realigned to accommodate a new uncontrolled crossing. As a result, the existing waiting restrictions at the junctions above have been to be altered. The details of the amendments to the waiting restrictions are within the report.   The one-way, except for pedal cycles, restriction was introduced on an experimental basis in order to monitor how it operated. Following implementation, a 6-month objection period commenced to allow residents and other road user’s time to see how the restrictions work and raise any concerns or objections.   The formal Notice inviting objections included an advertisement in a local newspaper and publication on the Trafford website.   Having considered the objections received, approval is sought to make the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order permanent, as advertised, as shown on drawing CO00201642-GL-TRO-01 PO1.05. That the results of the consultation be noted.   That following careful consideration of the objections and comments received, authorisation be given to make the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order permanent as advertised to retain the one-way traffic flow, except for cycles, on Gorsey Lane.   That authorisation be given to make the Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in Schedules 1 & 2 to this report.   That the objectors be informed of the decision made. To introduce waiting restrictions, a segregated crossing and a short length of one-way is in the interests of highway safety and to discourage obstruction of the highway.   Not progressing the proposals would be detrimental to road safety and cycle accessibility.

Date of Decision: June 20, 2025