Manchester Road Pedestrian Improvement Project Sees Progress
Date Posted: August 4, 2026
Posted In: Projects,
From West Newsmagazine: Currently in its first phase of construction, the Manchester Road Pedestrian Improvement Project aims to construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks from Hwy. 141 to the intersection of Baxter and Sulphur Spring roads.
The city of Manchester also plans to construct a pedestrian bridge between Baxter Road and Lafayette Center, along with high visibility crosswalks in high traffic areas. The city is also upgrading five Metro bus stops with concrete landing pads and other improvements.
“We’re anticipating it’s going to boost the number of pedestrians we have walking through the heart of our city,” Manchester City Administrator Justin Klocke said.
Klocke said business owners in the area are excited about the new project.
“It’s a project meant to improve connectivity in the Manchester corridor and get residents and visitors better access to our businesses in Manchester,” Klocke said.
The pedestrian bridge will span 110 feet with optional architectural and aesthetic enhancements available that would allow the city to personalize it as a representation of the Manchester community.
At a July 6 Board of Aldermen meeting, Public Works Director Errol Tate solicited opinions for design changes.
Aldermen threw out a variety of ideas such as incorporating a heroes walk featuring veterans, firefighters and police officers.