Protesters keeping an eye on CYCLOPS

A PETITION opposing plans for a 'CYCLOPS' junction close to a Metrolink stop and new secondary school has been launched.

- CHRIS GEE

Bury council plans to install the new road layout, costing £2.89m, on Spring Lane, Radcliffe close to the town's tram stop and the site of the new Star Academy high school, where a permanent building is under construction.

CYCLOPS junctions - short for Cycle Optimised Protected Signals aim to improve the safety and flow of traffic for cyclists and pedestrians.

But a petition against the scheme has been published on Bury council's website, titled 'Cancel CYCLOPS-style junction plans on Spring Lane, Radcliffe.

The text of the petition, which is live until May 26, describes the road plans as 'monstrous' and 'likely to exacerbate the existing gridlock in an already congested area of our town.'

The petition reads: "This proposal, which is intended to create a cycling and walk-ing-friendly environment, has been met with widespread opposition due to the significant negative implications it poses for our community.