(The only other highway and pedestrian bridge between the cities at the time of the merger negotiations was a toll bridge, long a grievance of citizens of Manchester in particular.) The pedestrian walkway of the Manchester Bridge is located in the centre, to afford access at the south end via stairs under the roadway without crossing heavy traffic lanes which are not signalled at that location.
The only other road and pedestrian bridge between the cities at the time of the merger negotiations was a toll bridge, which had long been a source of discontent among citizens of Manchester. The pedestrian walkway on the Manchester Bridge is located in the centre to provide access from the south end without crossing heavy traffic lanes that are not signaled.