We are making it safer and easier to walk and cycle around Rackhouse Road and Wythenshawe Road.
Work will start from 19 October 2026 and is due to finish by the end of March 2027.
Work will take place at three locations. There will be temporary traffic controls while the work takes place.
What we are changing
We will:
- improve crossings for people walking and cycling
- add new crossings with traffic lights
- improve some footpaths and cycle paths
- add raised areas at some side roads to help slow traffic
This includes a new Sparrow crossing at Sale Road and Rackhouse Road. A Sparrow crossing has traffic lights and separate spaces for people walking and cycling to cross the road.
The improvements will make it safer and easier to travel between local neighbourhoods and Wythenshawe Park.
Where and when the work will take place
Sale Road and Rackhouse Road
Starts: week beginning 19 October 2026
Expected length: around 13 weeks
We will:
- replace the existing Pelican crossing with a new Sparrow crossing for people walking and cycling
- add raised areas at the entrances to side roads to help slow traffic
- improve cycle paths and nearby footpaths
Wythenshawe Road and Orton Road
Starts: week beginning 9 November 2026
Expected length: around 15 weeks
We will:
- add a new crossing with traffic lights for people walking and cycling
- add a raised area at the entrance to the side road to help slow traffic
- create a new cycle link to Sledmoor Road
- improve the walking route to the existing bus stop
Wythenshawe Road and Rackhouse Road
Starts: week beginning 6 January 2027
Expected length: around 10 weeks
We will:
- add a new crossing with traffic lights for people walking and cycling
- add a raised area at the entrance to the side road to help slow traffic
- create a new walking route to the relocated bus stop
About the plans
Earlier in 2026, we asked local people what they thought about our plans.
Thank you to everyone who took part. The plans had support from the local community and have now been approved.
Contact us about the work
Dowhigh is carrying out the work for Manchester City Council.
If you have a question about work taking place on site, contact Dowhigh:
Email: Lily.millar@dowhigh.co.uk
Phone: 07955 271518 (24 hours)
If you have a question or concern about the wider improvement scheme, email: saferroadswythenshawe@manchester.gov.uk