What is happening to Stockport bus station?
What is happening to Stockport bus station?
After 40 years of service we say a fond farewell to Stockport bus station, with bus services moving to a purpose built temporary bus station at Heaton Lane on 29 August 2021.
When was Stockport bus station built?
2 March 1981
Stockport bus station in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is a bus terminus for approximately sixty-five bus services. It opened on 2 March 1981 on the site of a former car park. Before the bus station opened, most services terminated at Mersey Square.
What bus goes from Stockport to Wythenshawe Hospital?
The line 11 bus from Stockport, Grand Central to Wythenshawe Hospital takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
When is the bus station going to be built in Stockport?
The interchange will provide a valuable contribution to the regeneration of Stockport town centre and remains on-track, with construction due to start on the existing bus station site, in 2021. Work to provide a temporary bus station located on part of Heaton Lane car park began Monday 30 November 2020.
Is the bus interchange in Stockport a GMCA project?
We’re working with Stockport Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on a multi-million pound transformation of Stockport’s bus station into a modern transport interchange.
Why is the new Stockport interchange so important?
The new Travelshop will provide passengers with public transport information and advice in a Covid-safe environment. During the Coronavirus pandemic, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have been able to continue progress on the new Stockport Interchange development.
Is there a green roof in Stockport town centre?
The council is also looking to slash congestion through the centre of Stockport. There is a huge plan to ease traffic in the town centre. A ‘green roof’ – essentially a giant park – will sit on top of the hub. Town hall chiefs are confident trams will soon run into the area, insisting it’s a matter of ‘when, not if’.