The Port Salford Greenway was officially opened by Councillor Peter Dobbs, the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, at the Winton Festival on Saturday 28 June.
Cyclists from Wheels for all, a centre for adapted bikes for use by disabled people, rang their bike bells to mark the occasion and took people on free rickshaw rides along the new path.
The 1.5km long, three metre wide, route has opened up impassable paths for cyclists and walkers between Hallsworth Road and Blantyre Street.
Residents and commuters who want to miss the rush-hour will now be able to hop on at Winton Park, New Lane, Stannard Road, Gorton Street and Brookhouse Avenue.
Councillor David Lancaster, Deputy Mayor at Salford City Council, said: “This new greenway will make a positive difference to the area and I’m delighted we have officially opened it.
“People can now travel between to work away from the busy traffic and it opens up access to our green spaces to encourage people to go out for a leisurely stroll.
“All the works have taken place with the help of the community and they should be applauded for their involvement.
A brand new footbridge has been built and subways spruced up at each end of the route.
Gordon Whitaker from the Environment Agency said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be involved in this partnership project which will see environmental and economic benefits for Salford residents.
“We’ve carried out some work to improve the water quality in Worsley Brook which should, in time, attract more wildlife to the area.
“We’re really looking forward to being involved in the next phase of the project which will help us further improve the area for people and the environment.”
Image: Cllr Lancaster, Richard Tracey – Atlantic Gateway Parklands, Vicky Mennell – Urban Wonder by Karen Wright Photography
