Mancunian Way to Close Completely for 48 Hours this Weekend
The Mancunian Way is set to close completely for 48 hours this weekend – here are the exact times Manchester’s busiest road will be closed and the diversions you need to know about
By Simon Phillips-Moore – Staff Writer
The Mancunian Way is set to be closed for two days as its annual safety inspection is carried out.
Taking place over the weekend of June 26–27, both carriageways and their slip roads will be out of use from 6am on Saturday 26 June until 6am on Monday 28 June.
The closure will run from the Chester Road roundabout to Fairfield Street, and is necessary so that essential safety and maintenance checks can be carried out on one of the busiest roads in Manchester.
Diversion routes whilst the Mancunian Way is closed
Fully signed diversions will be in place during this time for vehicles travelling in both directions. Diversion routes are planned for:
- Trinity Way and Great Ancoats Street
- Bridgewater Viaduct, Whitworth Street West, Whitworth Street, and Fairfield Street
Bus diversions
Passengers can track any diversions to their bus route on the Bee Network website.
Councillor Mandie Shilton Godwin, Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport, said: “Because of the tens of thousands of vehicles we see use the Mancunian Way every day, ensuring its proper maintenance and upkeep is essential. Not only to keep traffic flowing, but to keep drivers safe.
“There will be a level of disruption which is why we’d urge people to plan their journeys ahead and find an alternative route which avoids the closure.
“Thank you to everyone ahead of your patience as we carry out these essential works.”
For updates and more information, visit Manchester City Council’s social media pages.
