Overview of the entire route (3.6mb):
http://www.gmcc.org.uk/consultations/201407_Port_Salford_Greenway_phase_1/Port_Salford_Greenway_Final_Boards.pdf

GMCC discussion thread for phase 1 proposals:
http://gmcc.cyclescape.org/threads/1437

Phase 1 local news report:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/salford-cycleway-new-1m-bike-7388931

Background media reports:
http://www.peel.co.uk/projects/portsalford
http://ontheplatform.org.uk/article/regenerated-mersey-global-atlantic-gateway