Essential engineering work to ensure a Victorian-era tunnel remains safe will result in a reduced tram service on the Bury line this weekend.
Work to replace beams supporting the roof at Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run between Crumpsall and Bury on Saturday (May 10) or between Whitefield and Bury on Sunday (May 11).
It comes after the successful completion of preparatory work at the site, following the discovery of a defective beam.
Some weekend and overnight working is necessary to secure and protect the overhead line equipment so the beam replacement work can be completed as safely and quickly as possible. A crane is planned to be in use for the beam replacement work at times.
There will also be changes to services on the Bury line on the following dates.
On Sunday 25 May, no tram services will operate between Crumpsall and Bury.
From Monday 26 to Thursday 29 May, no tram services will operate between Whitefield and Bury.
From Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June, no tram services will operate between Crumpsall and Bury.
A replacement bus service will run between the affected stops on all the above dates.
