New spiral ramp unveiled at Stockport Interchange

A new spiral ramp has opened at Stockport Interchange, enabling access between the town centre and the River Mersey for the first time in generations.

The new ramp, which connects Stockport’s new Viaduct Park with the Transport Interchange, access to the town centre and the River Mersey, opened Friday 7th June. It will connect walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users with the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT), allowing a seamless connection between the Interchange’s new bridge over Daw Bank and the cycle and pedestrian paths in Viaduct Park. This will form a long-distance cycling route connecting the train station to areas to the southwest of Stockport, the town centre, and beyond.?

The ramp also provides lift, traffic, and step-free access between the two levels at Stockport Interchange, making trips by walking, cycling, or wheeling much easier, more attractive, and accessible for all. It also means there is now step—and elevator-free access between the town’s railway station, the Interchange, and the town centre. 

Paul Richards, Director of Development and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said:

“This is the next step of our fantastic Interchange development and we’re thrilled it’s open in time to play an important part in our annual Stockport Moves event at our brand-new Viaduct Park and Merseyway.”

Funded by the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Active Travel Fund, the ramp features anti-slip surface covering and LED lighting for the safety of users – and will also be monitored by CCTV. 

Richard Nickson, Network Director (Active Travel) at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), said:

“We are delighted that people will now be able to make use of the fantastic new ramp at Stockport Interchange. It is a key piece of the Bee Network, joining up journeys made by walking, wheeling and cycling with buses and trains, while also opening up leisure opportunities in the town centre and beyond.”

Mandy Loach, Lead Officer of the Trans Pennine Trail National Office, said:

“The new ramp opening is fantastic news and it’s great we now have a seamless link from our railway station, through the park, to the Trans Pennine Trail.??

“Stockport has so much to offer in terms of connecting to some fabulous routes in the Peak District and beyond.??

“Being able to get a train to the town centre, then jumping off and enjoying the network on offer within a matter of minutes is a great boost for cyclists and walkers of all abilities.”?