'Double red lines' to cut down on matchday congestion

The restrictions have been brought into ease congestion on matchdays

New restrictions will be introduced around a football stadium to crackdown on nuisance parking on match days.

"Red routes" will be introduced around Old Trafford with Trafford Council beginning work this month to paint double red lines on the busy A56 corridor through Stretford and roads close to Manchester United's ground.

It comes after residents have complained to the council about vehicles being left on roads, verges and footways.

Councillor Stephen Adshead said the measures should help reduce matchday congestion by discouraging "obstructive and dangerous parking".

'Safer'

The red routes will be included on side road from junction 7 of the M60 in Trafford up to the borough's boundary with Manchester City Council.

Cars will not be able to stop in these zones, with exceptions made for holders of blue badges, and buses, taxis and some loading in designated places.

An area will also be marked out on the A5081 from junction 9 of the M60 to White City Circle to restrict cars from stopping.

Work on the new traffic regime is due to start in August, with some lane closures expected for workers to install signs and carry out line painting.

Mr Adshead said the restrictions "will make things safer for cyclists and pedestrians and allow buses to run more smoothly".

"The changes should help reduce matchday congestion and make things safer and more pleasant for all road users and residents of the area."