Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has provided an update on the progress of Stockport town centre's new travel interchange, due to complete in spring 2024. 

As it stands in late January, landscaping works, the spiral ramp, and internal decoration are the main milestones. 

Work also continues on the pedestrian link from the interchange to the station. 

Speaking of the aforementioned developments, TfGM said: "Landscaping work on the park is progressing well, with the laying of the surface for the cycle and pedestrian paths and plant and tree planting continuing.

"The spiral ramp is taking shape, with the final three sections shortly to be installed.

"Inside the Interchange, decorating has started and installation of the fixtures and fitting is continuing.

"The cycle and pedestrian link to Station Road is also continuing to take shape, with work on the construction of the stair link to Exchange Street progressing and the start of the planting of trees and plants."

Plans are currently in place to host an opening celebration event as part of Stockport's Town of Culture events programme.

The interchange interior has been of particular focus these past weeks (Image - TfGM)

Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said: "It's great to see the progress that has been made in transforming the bus station into a modern state-of-the-art transport interchange.

"It won't be long before residents and visitors can make use of the new facilities, walkways and cycling routes, and the unique rooftop park overlooking the town centre.

"This is just the start of the amazing things we have planned for Stockport this year."

Chris Barnes, Head of Projects Group at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) described the project as 'really exciting'. 

Progress on the rooftop garden at Stockport Interchange (Image - TfGM)

"This is a truly state-of-the-art development that represents a landmark in the transformation of Stockport town centre", he said.

"Building the Bee Network in Greater Manchester is about helping people to get around, and the Interchange is a fantastic example of that – making it easier to catch buses and at the same time connecting them to rail through walking, wheeling and cycling routes. 

"The new facility will help people to travel around Stockport and beyond and we look forward to updating people soon on when it will be open for business." 

Anthony Dillon, managing director of Willmott Dixon in the North, said: "From the very beginning we've been determined to, not only deliver an interchange and residential development that this town can be proud of, but to change lives and create opportunities for the people of Stockport.

"As progress continues, we're proud to say that, alongside TfGM and Stockport Council to date, we're created 151 new jobs, delivered more than 675 weeks of apprenticeship and training weeks, as well as 56 work placements."

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