A STALYBRIDGE road junction whose closure sparked an outcry is to be reopened.
The link between Castle Street and Melbourne Street was shut off experimentally while data establishing its importance was collated.
But after road users and councillors hit out, the decision -m which could have lasted up to 18 months – is being reversed.
And people will soon be able to turn left at the end of Castle Street, likewise head directly from Melbourne Street on to the former.
Announcing the decision, Tameside Council leader, Cllr Eleanor Wills, said: “As part of the Stalybridge Regeneration Project, the project board – which comprises of local Stalybridge councillors, cross-party, were looking at how we can decongest some of the centre.
“Lots of local people have been in touch, with me particularly as local leader, to tell us this doesn’t feel like the right move for them and it’s not really working.
“I’ve heard from businesses in the same vein and we’ve received some of the data.
“It doesn’t really suit the needs of the town, certainly from a decongestion point but more so from a business point.
@ggc_media A BUSY Stalybridge road junction is set to close for up to 18 months after an experimental traffic order was approved. The area where Castle Street meets Melbourne Street will be closed off to traffic, preventing a left turn from the latter. Currently, traffic can be seen coming from all directions as it is frequently used to access the town’s Aldi supermarket, leading to near misses.
“Stalybridge is thriving and we want to support our businesses. So I’ve made the decision to remove the bollards, so hopefully people will see that they’ve been heard and understood.
“It will be removed in the next few days.”