Townhead junction update

Date published: 22/04/2008

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

Work is also continuing to reconstruct the footpaths on Yorkshire Street heading towards the junction, and to install new ducts and drainage. This will require the road to be narrowed at times for safety reasons. Gas mains works will begin on Yorkshire Street on Monday 28th April. These works are not part of the Townhead Junction Improvement Scheme - if you have any questions about this work, please contact the telephone number shown on the contractor’s signs.

The area between Pitt Street and Whitworth Road is currently being prepared for the construction of the new footpaths and landscaped areas. This currently involves work to lay the new kerbs.

The existing central reserve in St Mary’s Gate is being excavated in advance of the new kerblines being laid. 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.

The footpath at the top of John Street, next to M&S Discounts, has been widened and new paving flags have been laid. Work is continuing in the area to install extra drainage.

A new road layout has been in place since Monday 17 March. New lanes have been introduced, which are being 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.