Ancoats Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) 6-month trial
We consulted the public about making streets in Ancoats quieter and safer. Stopping traffic from cutting through the area was a priority for local people.
Trial measures were installed on 22 January 2024. These include:
- making some roads one way
- installing filters that allow pedestrians and cycles to pass through, but not cars
- creating cycle routes which link up to others
- maintaining cycle access
- improving crossings
Public feedback, around the Public Realm strategy for the area, identified this as a priority for local people.
We have made changes to the way that traffic moves, through an ‘experimental road traffic order’. This means it’s a live trial and will let us adapt it as we go along if anything isn’t working.
The changes aim to help essential traffic flow through the area safely and make people on foot or non-motorised wheels a priority.
The road closures have been achieved through the use of planters combined with removable bollards to ensure emergency access.
If you have any queries or concerns, contact us at ancoats@manchester.gov.uk