{"id":232367,"date":"2025-07-02T15:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/232367\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:54:18","slug":"could-salford-rise-be-the-critical-piece-of-the-areas-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/232367\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Salford Rise be the ‘critical piece’ of the area’s future?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Salford is building a massive landmark which could change how thousands of people get around the city.<\/p>\n

The project, known as Salford Rise, was\u00a0described by the council as a \u2018critical early project\u2019 for the future, and is\u00a0part of a \u00a32.5bn plan to revamp swathes of the city centre based around Salford University.<\/p>\n

Salford Rise will create a five-acre elevated walkway standing 11 metres wide and 220 metres long for pedestrians and cyclists across Frederick Road.<\/p>\n

What is the Salford Rise?<\/p>\n

\"\"Here\u2019s how Salford Rise could look <\/p>\n

Initial construction started at the end of 2024 and the project is planned to finish by summer 2026.<\/p>\n

Led by partners Salford council, Salford University, and developer ECF, bosses hope the landmark building will get more people walking or cycling.<\/p>\n

It will also make new links between the different zones being created as part of the Salford Crescent masterplan, which aims to create thousands of homes and new spaces for research and businesses.<\/p>\n

Road closures in Salford<\/p>\n

As work on Salford Rise continues, the council is planning to close Frederick Road between Lissadel Street and Leslie Hough Way for six months from Saturday, July 12 while work takes place.<\/p>\n

In an update on the progress, partners involved in the scheme said Salford Rise will be \u2018transformative\u2019 for the city\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will remove physical barriers between the communities to the north of the Crescent area,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSalford Rise will also feature high-quality green spaces, trees, and planting, ideal for pop-up events, with its cycling and walking routes designed to improve accessibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis infrastructure will serve as a haven for pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging active travel and improving connectivity across communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will act as a key gateway between the University of Salford\u2019s campus and the Crescent Innovation zone \u2013 a zone aimed at creating a vibrant hub that brings together academia and industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Salford Crescent masterplan<\/p>\n

In total, up to 3,000 homes will be created as part of the Salford Crescent<\/a> masterplan, along with 1m sq. ft of offices, retail and leisure, a multi-model transport hub, and new green space.<\/p>\n

Changes are also set to come forward around Salford University\u2019s campus, which fits into the Crescent masterplan.<\/p>\n

The University has appointed design firm Planit to take the lead on transforming public spaces.<\/p>\n

This is aimed at making sites more \u2018people-focused\u2019, with recent changes including traffic calming, and upgrades to lighting and path surfaces.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in the middle of extensive regeneration of several buildings and areas of our campus,\u201d said Mark Wantling, Salford University\u2019s chief infrastructure officer.<\/p>\n

\u201cCreating better public spaces which enrich lives for everyone to enjoy is important to us, and we are really looking forward to seeing Planit\u2019s ideas come to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Consultations on the work are set to start within weeks.<\/p>\n

You can find out more about Salford Rise on Salford City Council\u2019s website by clicking here<\/a><\/p>\n

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