seven-mile lane along the A56 through Trafford was heralded as one of the longest cycle lanes in Greater Manchester at the start of lockdown, with one lane of the main road closed off to cars for cyclists and pedestrians to safely use the route.
But the move has become controversial, with strong feelings on both sides regarding the lanes’ future. Drivers have been left furious by the long tail backs and gridlock that lane closures have caused with traffic levels continuing to rise as lockdown eases.
But some commuters praised the lane setup, with one cyclist saying he felt safe for the first time in almost 40 years of using the A56 to get to work.
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