Manchester Road Handforth to Wilmslow Active Travel scheme
We are working to deliver a new 1.5-mile walking and cycling route between Wilmslow town centre and Handforth, as part of our Active Travel scheme.
This project is funded by Active Travel England.
What is happening?
The Manchester Road Active Travel scheme is part of the works to improve accessibility and provide an enhanced safe cycle and walking route, connecting Wilmslow and Handforth.
Phase 1 of the works has been completed and is now open.
These works included:
- installation of a new segregated cycleway
- two new toucan-controlled crossing for pedestrians and cyclists
- improvement of Stanneylands Road junction including additional pedestrian crossing and a new cycle gate
- introduction of a bus stop island
- reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph
- improvement to existing footpath crossing at side roads and businesses
- extension of existing parking restrictions
Site plan
Works have been planned to minimise disruption to businesses and residents.
Further information
- Phase 2 of the works are scheduled to start in summer 2026, from north of the railway bridge on Manchester Road to south of the Styal Road junction.
- We will be holding public engagement events to provide details of what the works will include
- Local businesses remain open and access will be facilitated where possible.
- Delays are expected and motorists should plan their journeys accordingly.
- Public on-site information boards will provide help and advice.
Contact Highways
If you consider a highways issue to be a danger to life:
Call the Highways Customer Services Team on 0300 123 5025
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Page last reviewed: 18 March 2026
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