Roads in the centre of Ramsbottom would become one-way and a 20mph zone introduced under plans which have been published. Bridge Street would be reduced to a single lane and one-way between Garden Street and Bolton Street, with widened pavements. Kay Brow would become one way eastbound with new raised tables on Kay Brow, Railway Street and Bolton Street to act as traffic calming measures.
Other measures include the introduction of a 20mph speed limit zone for the town centre and closing off some streets to traffic. When news of the proposals emerged last week locals were unenthusiastic about plans for a one-way system but many welcomed the 20mph zone concept. Bury Council said their work shows the plans will not significantly increase journey time.
They said the scheme is being funded by the government via the Streets for All element of Greater Manchester’s city region sustainable transport settlement. In public consultation papers the council said traffic modelling on the introduction of one-way roads concluded "there would be a negligible impact on journey times" and the scheme would not hold up emergency services. There are no proposals to ban or impose specific restrictions on HGVs.
The 477 and X41 bus services will be re-routed via Bolton Street. A spokesman for Bury Council said: “Following the adoption of the Ramsbottom town centre plan in 2022, Bury Council is developing proposals to improve the connectivity and accessibility of the town centre and surrounding are.
