Sale; Bridgewater Canal connections
The Sustrans' Connect2 project in Sale was officially opened on 4th June 2010. This scheme passes over the River Mersey and under the M60 motorway, connecting to essential local amenities and into the Transpennine Trail and has improved the number and quality of access points to the historic Bridgewater canal. Thousands of people live within a mile of this scheme and will benefit from being able to walk or cycle more for everyday journeys and to get to work, school, or the shops quickly and more easily.
The main feature is the newly resurfaced 2km canal towpath, with links connecting local residential areas and schools nearby. Local people are already using the route which runs along the canal towpath enabling people to commute to work, for leisure journeys as well as adding a pleasant, public environment for people to enjoy.
The new Portrait Bench was also unveiled at the opening, featuring 3 local characters all chosen by Sale's local community, these are William Bleasdale, a founder member of the Watch House Cruising Club, Dr. Charles White co-founder of Manchester Royal Infirmary and Darren Campbell MBE, Olympic Gold medallist.
Work began in 2009 on the 2 mile section between Sale to Stretford and it is part of 12 miles of work in Trafford which will extend north of Stretford towards The Trafford Centre. This stretch is part of the Bridgewater Way, which is a unique 65 km scheme that will regenerate the canal towpath and create a new route for cyclists. The project forms part of Route 82 of the National Cycle Network. Longer term it is hoped to form the basis for 12 miles of improvements in Trafford connecting into local schools and tram stations and extending the towpath surface north of Stretford towards The Trafford Centre.
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