The first phase of the regeneration includes a new multi-storey travel hub off Fairfax Road, which will replace the existing car park. The travel hub will be a modern, forward-thinking parking solution for the village that suits various modes of transport.
Once complete, the travel hub will provide:
- 254 standard parking bays
- 30 electrical bays
- 1 electrical disabled bay
- 14 standard disabled bays
- 2 City Club parking bays
- 76 cycle storage spaces
The City Club parking bays will allow people the flexibility to hire a car for the day and return it to the travel hub once they are finished with it – perfect for those that need a car at short notice.
Temporary road closure on fairfax road
In order to facilitate the construction of the travel hub, and to enable the future phases of the regeneration to come forward, a short stretch of Fairfax Road between Heys Road and just after Rectory Lane will be closed off in both directions from 13 October 2025 to July 2026, although we’re hoping to complete this sooner. The road will fully reopen at weekends (from 5pm Friday until 7am Monday).
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout, with a signed diversion underneath the tramline off Rectory Lane. A formal vehicle diversion will also be in place and clearly signposted.
The temporary closure is a vital health and safety measure to keep local people safe when large vehicles delivering heavy steel and other materials come to site. The team have worked closely with Bury Council’s highways department to find the best solution to allow the travel hub to be delivered in the safest and most cost-effective way possible to enable future phases of the regeneration plans to come forward. Traffic flows will be actively monitored, and additional measures will be put in place if required.
Enabling transformation
This temporary disruption is an essential step in delivering the vision for Prestwich’s regeneration. The travel hub will provide a new, modern parking solution for the village, including electric vehicle charging points and accessible bays, alongside extensive cycle storage.
Completion of the travel hub paves the way for the redevelopment of the Longfield Centre, which will be transformed into a new village centre, with a new library, retail units, a new market, community spaces, attractive green public areas, and new homes.