In 2014, funding was awarded from the Greater Manchester Local Growth Deal for the redevelopment of Stockport bus station into a modern transport interchange; a residential apartment block was added to the proposed scheme in 2016.[6] The overall scheme was designed by BDP,[1] the interchange by The Harris Partnership,[7] and the mixed use residential and commercial building by Manchester architects Leach Rhodes Walker.[2] Work on the project began in October 2021,[8] with the demolition of the town's bus station, located between Wellington Road (A6) and Stockport Viaduct.[11] Construction of Stockport Interchange was initially due to be completed in spring 2024,[12] though it was announced in February that passengers will be allowed access from 17 March 2024.[16] A waterside walking and cycling route with a spiral ramp provides access from the River Mersey and the Trans Pennine Trail to the park and onward to the town centre.