Altrincham Road

Altrincham Road (A560) is an A road that runs from Brooklands Roundabout (Baguley) in the west, through to the east where it becomes Northenden Road (Gatley).

History

The road existed prior to 1839, being labelled as a "Turnpike Road".^[1] This meant that it was likely maintained by a turnpike trust that operated toll gates along the route, charging road users a fee to use the well-maintained road. This signals that even in the early 1800s, it was a major thoroughfare for the local area.

Incidents

On the night of 5th September 2025, a car smashed into 685 Altrincham Road in Baguley, nearby to McDonalds Baguley. The front of the house suffered serious damage, and three people were hospitalised as a result of the incident. A 25-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and failing to stop.^[2]

Sources

1. Cheshire Tithe Map, Baguley (c. 1839) ↩
2. Man arrested after car smashes into house in Wythenshawe, Manchester Evening News, 6th September 2025, accessed 10th April 2026. ↩