Plans have been submitted for the first stage of a major redevelopment of Bury Interchange which will eventually deliver an integrated transport hub for tram, bus and active travel. These plans – which are actually a stand alone project – will see a new bridge and access to the tram platforms built, subject to final approval.
TfGM have recently submitted plans to Bury Council which would see a new footbridge built from Union Square (between the Premier Inn and Q-Park car park) to Pyramid Park. This would serve as a new second access to the tram platforms. This will provide stairs to platform level and a fully accessible life. There are also plans to upgrade the existing platforms with resurfacing, new lights, signs and canopies.
If the plans are approved work could start on the new bridge early in 2026.
The new bridge will also have the advantage of ensuring there remains full access to the trams when the full £80 million redevelopment of Bury Interchange gets underway from 2027. The new interchange is a key part of the Bee Network and will provide significantly improved facilities for passengers once completed. It is also due to be Greater Manchester’s first operationally carbon-neutral transport interchange.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “These plans not only provide passengers with more ways to get to the tram platforms in Bury, they lay the groundwork for an ambitious transformation of the town’s transport interchange.
“We’re keeping up the pace on making our public transport network the best in the UK and the government’s approval of the Outline Business Case for the redevelopment of the interchange is another crucial step forward for Bury and Greater Manchester.
“The current interchange is way past its best and building on the success of Bee Network interchange upgrades – such as the wonderful space we now have in Stockport – our plan is to create a modern, attractive and user-friendly public transport hub for Bury and a much-improved gateway to the town.
“Bury will also be Greater Manchester’s first operationally carbon-neutral interchange, playing a key role in helping us meet our ‘net zero’ target by 2038 and creating a greener, healthier future for our city region.”
Designs for the redeveloped interchange are currently being drawn up, with public consultation proposed to take place in 2026 to help shape the plans before a full planning application is submitted. The fully installed new bridge should be completed before any work on the remaining redevelopment happens.