Townhead Junction update

Date published: 20/05/2008

Work is almost complete within the centre of the roundabout to install the kerbs, drainage and street lighting for the new junction. The contractors for the new traffic signals are currently on site installing the necessary cabling and signal equipment in preparation for switching on the new lights at the junction.

Work is ongoing to landscape the area next to the footpath on Yorkshire Street heading towards the junction. Currently, topsoil is being laid, which will require the road to be narrowed at times for safety reasons.

Work is continuing in the area between Pitt Street and Whitworth Road to construct the new footpaths and landscaped areas.

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, new paving flags have been laid and new street lighting has been installed. The footway below M&S Discounts is currently being reconstructed. The existing pedestrian crossing point at the top of John Street is being upgraded, which involves the installation of new kerb lines and signal ducts in the central reserve area.

Gas main replacement works are underway on Yorkshire Street. As this is not directly a part of the junction improvement scheme, any queries regarding this work should be made directly to the telephone number on the contractors’ sign board.