Passengers are being encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of the next phase of Metrolink improvement work, and with a number of events expected to see more people using public transport over the coming weeks.
The work will begin on Monday 13 July and continue until Sunday 2 August as part of a wider programme of investment to improve the reliability and resilience of the Metrolink network.
The three-week period includes a number of major events across Greater Manchester, including Manchester Day, Comic Con Manchester and The Hundred at Emirates Old Trafford.
During the work, there will be no tram services on the Altrincham, Eccles and Trafford Park lines. Services operating on the East Didsbury and Manchester Airport lines will terminate at Firswood. Replacement bus services will operate throughout the closure period to help people complete their journeys.
People who normally use the affected lines are being encouraged to check the Bee Network app or website before they travel. Bee Network social media channels will also update with the latest travel information.
Ian Davies, TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, said: “This is vitally important work at some of the busiest and most used sections of tram track anywhere in the country. Due to the location, it means no trams can run at all on three lines and services on the East Didsbury and Manchester Airport lines will have to stop at Firswood.
“We know it will have a big impact and that a lot of our customers will have to travel in a different way for a few weeks. We are sorry about the impact this will have, but it will make journeys quicker and more reliable once complete.
“We have replacement buses operating on the affected lines and staff out across the network to help passengers complete their journeys. I would encourage everyone to check the Bee Network website or app before they travel and allow a little extra time for their journey.”
Special travel arrangements are being put in place for Manchester Super Giants fixtures against Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets on Sunday 26 July and Trent Rockets on Friday 31 July, respectively.
Dedicated replacement buses will operate between Manchester city centre and Emirates Old Trafford, as well as between Altrincham and the stadium, before and after the match. The services will operate on a load-and-go basis to help fans travel to and from the fixture while the Metrolink works are taking place.
People travelling while the work is completed are encouraged to:
- Check their journey before travelling.
- Allow extra time for travel.
- Use the Bee Network app or website for the latest travel information.
- Follow signage and advice from staff at tram stops, interchanges and replacement bus stops.
Full information about the Metrolink improvement work, replacement bus services and travel arrangements is available on the Bee Network website.
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