A new parking facility is being built at Astley Street – in Tyldesley – close to the Guided Busway. It will be located opposite the existing Park and Ride.
The Travel Hub, which is being built by TfGM, will add an additional 100 park-and-ride spaces to the site. It’s hoped this will alleviate on-street parking and free up parking in the town centre, making it easier for those that want to shop locally.
There will also be more walking and cycling connections, making it easier for people to access the wider public transport network.
The project has been supported by Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from the start. Tyldesley Councillor Joanne Marshall also played a key role in the project – she presented the case for this expansion to Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) back in 2019.
Jo Platt said: “I remember the first meeting, led by Councillor Joanne Marshall back in 2019, and it’s fantastic to see this project coming to fruition.
“A lot of work has gone into making this happen I’ve already attended meetings where I’ve shared my thoughts, and I will continue to lobby for Atherton to be included in any future travel hub plans.”
A drop-in session about the Travel Hub will be held at Tyldesley Rugby Club, from 2pm-7:30pm, on Monday 28 October, 2024.
For further information, please contact the TfGM Customer Relations team on: 0161 244 1000, or email: hello@beenetwork.com.