I have written several time about the former bus station.
It’s now all grown up into a fully fledged transport interchange – with its very own pedestrian and cycling ramp.
The 189-metre ramp provides a seamless and accessible route to navigate the level change from the rooftop park to the river Mersey frontage, leading to the Trans Pennine Trail route.
Forming part of the Stockport Interchange Mixed Use development scheme, and which also includes a new cycle and pedestrian link from Stockport rail station to the new park, as well as connecting the new facility to the wider Bee Network cycling and walking infrastructure, which is designed to encourage more people to make journeys on foot or by bike.
Architect: The Harris Partnership
Steelwork Contractor: SH Structures
Main Contractor: Willmot Dixon
Structural Engineer: OPS Structures Ltd
Here is a time-lapse video of the whole construction site.
As a pedestrian, cyclist, train and bus user I wholeheartedly approve of the whole shebang.
Let’s take a walk up the ramp together.
Modern Mooch 
For some reason these photos spiked my fear of a late night no-go area, whereas being there in person did the opposite – what they’ve done around here is a credit to Stockport 👍👍
Metro Link and city status next? 🙏
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Sorry to hear that I invoked the fear – it really seems to be a thoroughly modern amenable area. The Metro would be a welcome addition.
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Sorry, but this looks llike it could be a big white elephant and remain under used. I speak as a disabled senior who uses a car to get everywhere.
Great architecture and great photos though. Hope I’m wrong.
Barbara
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