Work started this week on the creation of three CYCLOPS junctions on a road in Stretford.

The term stands for Cycle Optimised Protected Signals and refers to the junctions where those who are cycling and walking are protected from the traffic by separate cycleways and separate pathways.

On August 15, work started on the creation of three CYCLOPS junctions on Talbot Road, at the junctions with Chester Road, Greatstone Road and White City Way.

It is in three stages, starting at White City Way, with residents advised to check the Trafford Council website for closures and diversions between now and next year.

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In addition to the cycleways and the pathways there are improvements to the carriageway.

Aidan Williams, the executive member for climate change at Trafford Council, said: "We are excited with our plan to promote cycling and walking in the area as sustainable ways to get about Trafford. 

"We are continuing to work with all our stakeholders to make this scheme a success."

The funding for the work comes from the Mayor's Challenge Fund (MCF) which aims to improve infrastructure for cycling and walking across Greater Manchester.

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Dame Sarah Storey, the Active Travel Commissioner for the region and the best British Paralympian of all time with 28 medals in cycling and swimming, showed support for the scheme on Talbot Road.

Dame Sarah said: "I am pleased to see the CYCLOPS junctions installed along this route into the city centre.

"Increasing the safety of these routes for people who are cycling, walking or wheeling is crucial in enabling active journeys. I use this route myself and I have spoken to other commuters whose journeys along the route have been transformed by the scheme already in place and this work will add protection."

For information go to the Trafford Council website. 

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.