Network Rail to host information event ahead of Greek Street Bridge closure

Network Rail is to hold a second public information event ahead of major work to rebuild the Greek Street bridge that will start later this year.

Scheduled for Wednesday 5 February 2025, the event will take place between 4-7pm at Stockport’s Age UK hub, which is located next to the bridge. At the event, local residents can meet the project team, learn about proposed diversionary routes, and ask any questions they have about the work.

More than £16 million is being invested to replace the bridge that takes the Greek Street roundabout over the West Coast Main Line in Stockport town centre. The original bridge, which was constructed in 1958, has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced for the safety of road users and pedestrians on the bridge’s surface and the rail passengers below.

To carry out the work safely, the Greek Street bridge and some nearby sections of road will be closed from 31 March 2025 for one year. Work began on the project over Christmas 2024, and saw the construction of a temporary bridge to divert essential services such as power cables and water mains across the railway line that pass under the existing road surface.

Olivia Boland, Network Rail sponsor, said:

“We’re excited to host this second community event and give residents a closer look at how we’re progressing on the Greek Street bridge project.

“Your feedback from the first event has been important, and we remain committed to keeping the Stockport community informed every step of the way.”

Cllr Grace Baynham, cabinet member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services, said:

“It was great to see so many residents turn up to the first engagement session that was held in December and to listen to those who offered suggestions ahead of the work starting in late March.

“Unfortunately, we know that the work to replace the bridge on Greek Street will cause a considerable amount of disruption for 12 months but the engagement sessions being held by Network Rail and partners will provide assurance and the latest information on this vital piece of infrastructure work taking place in our town centre.”

Following the road closure in March, work will be carried out to the railway over the Easter bank holiday ahead of the main work over the summer.

In August, the bridge will be dismantled and replaced over 21 days. During this time, there will be no train services running through Stockport.