Works on bringing Manchester Metrolink to Wythenshawe are continuing with major works about to commence which will improve and expand the road junction at Altrincham
Road, Moor Road and Southmoor Road. Wythenshawe is part of the Metrolink extension to Manchester Airport.
MPT will start work from Monday 6th February which will see the junction widened with lanes created for dedicated left and right turns along with the improvement of pedestrian access. The work will take place in phases to try and minimise disruption with phase one including the alteration of existing traffic islands and moving some of the traffic signals.
Philip Purdy, TfGM’s Metrolink Director, commented: “Once the line is complete, we’re
confident that the benefits to Wythenshawe and the surrounding area will be significant. Metrolink will provide Wythenshawe with fast, regular transport links to the Airport – which is one of Greater Manchester’s biggest employment centres – and to Manchester city centre and beyond, improving access to jobs, leisure, education and healthcare and supporting local regeneration and investment.”
The work at this location is expected to be completed by September 2013.