The upcoming works on the Deansgate Interchange (Chester Road Roundabout) from a cyclist's perspective.
I have finally been sent drawings of what will be done at the MSIRR junctions over the next few months. And they didn't actually come to me directly from the council who have ignored me and passed me on to other departments for weeks now, which was very frustrating. But now, against the best efforts of the council, I have the drawings and can publish/discuss them here. While I am not impressed by the Regent Road/Trinity Way junction plans at all, that's a story for another day. Today I am focusing on the Deansgate Interchange, which is actually already decent in places but has a fair few issues. I'd say my main issues with the junction are: traffic islands too small so a moderate amount of bikes (over 6 or 7) can completely clog up the islands meaning any additional cyclists than that have to wait for the next green light. far too many stops and poor light timings. Crossing the junction as a cyclist from Chorlton Rd to Deansgate can have you hit 4 red lights, they