The last thing we ever want is road closures and more disruption to our daily lives, but let’s face it, some warning always helps us to plan as best we can. In that vein, we warn you: the Mancunian Way will be closed overnight this weekend (June 7-8) for its annual inspection.
Carried out every year these closures will be in place to ensure that vital safety inspections can be carried out, allowing one of Manchester’s busiest roads to continue operating.
Which parts of the Mancunian Way will be closed and when?
From 5am on Saturday, June 7, the Mancunian Way will be closed in both directions along its entire length, including all slip roads, between the Chester Road roundabout and Fairfield Street.
The closure will last until 7pm on Sunday, June 8, after which the road will be open to traffic once more.
During this period there will also be a lane closure east/westbound at the Deansgate Interchange between 6.30am – 9.30am; and the inbound lane of Princess Road (heading towards Manchester) between 6.30am and 11.15am.
Which diversions will be in place?
A signed diversion route will be in place via the north and eastern ring road sections – Trinity Way and Great Ancoats Street – and a local diversion route will be signed via Bridgewater Street, Whitworth Street West, Whitworth Street and Fairfield Street.
Councillor Tracey Rawlins, Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport, said: “The annual inspection of the Mancunian Way is a vital job which ensures that the tens of thousands of daily users of this road can go about their journey in safety.
“We do expect a level of disruption throughout this process so wherever possible we’d advise people to travel via public transport, or plan an alternate route ahead to avoid the work locations.
“Safety will always be our number one priority and I’d like to say thank you in advance for the patience of road users during this period of works.”