Townhead junction update

Date published: 18/03/2008

Work is ongoing within the centre of the roundabout to install the kerbs, drainage and street lighting for the new junction.

The traffic island within Yorkshire Street for the new signal controlled pedestrian crossing has now been tarmacked. Work has begun on the footpaths heading towards the junction to install new ducts and drainage. This will require the road to be narrowed at times for safety reasons.

The paving flags are currently being laid on the footpath between Pitt Street and Whitworth Road.

The subway under St Mary’s Gate, adjacent to Dunelm, has been permanently closed to the public. Over the coming months, this subway will be removed and replaced with safer surface pedestrian crossings. The subway ramps at either end have been filled, and work is ongoing to reconstruct the adjacent footpaths. Pedestrians are advised to use the subway at the end of Cheetham Street, by following signs for this alternative crossing point.

A new road layout has been in place from Monday 17 March. New lanes have been being introduced, which will be temporarily marked by cones. John Street has been reduced to one lane on the approach to the junction, and Whitworth Road and Yorkshire Street have also been narrowed for safety reasons.

Drivers are advised to take care around the junction, and follow the appropriate signs and temporary road markings in the area. Delays are expected so please allow extra time for your journey.