a temporary one-way system will be introduced between Hathersage Road and Booth Street. The one-way working means traffic heading away from the city centre will need to use an alternative route, Upper Brook Street, from Monday (8 August) to Sunday 4 September.

The next phase will start on Monday (8 August) allowing new bus lanes and stops to be added, along with new segregated cycle lanes and ‘Dutch-style’ bike bypasses which safely separate cyclists from buses. At bus stops, instead of overtaking a bus, the rider can cycle ‘behind’ the stop, making it easier and safer for more people to use the popular route.
The work has been timed to coincide with university student holidays and be complete in early September.

Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of the TfGM Committee, said: “We’ll start to see a real difference to Oxford Road by the autumn, making the whole area a much more pleasant space for everyone who uses it.

“As well as the environmental improvements, the result will be better transport connections for people offering more, direct travel choices for work, education, leisure and healthcare.

“This is a significant investment in Greater Manchester’s economic future, the long-lasting benefits of which will easily outweigh the short-term disruption caused by its implementation, and I’m grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding while we get there.”

Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, added: “Oxford Road is one of the busiest routes into the city centre, used by thousands of people each day. These improvements are about making the Oxford Road corridor as safe as possible for all road users and pedestrians, while also making sure cyclists of any ability are confident in using the new cycle infrastructure.”

To allow the work to take place safely and efficiently, a temporary one-way system will be introduced between Hathersage Road and Booth Street. The one-way working means traffic heading away from the city centre will need to use an alternative route, Upper Brook Street, from Monday (8 August) to Sunday 4 September.

During the temporary one-way working bus operators will also be using alternative routes and stops when travelling away from the city centre.

Cyclists will also be temporarily affected by the one-way system but they are being told they will be able to use Oxford Road in both directions as soon as safely practicable. In the meantime a signed diversion route is in place for them via Lloyd Street and Cambridge Street, and via Cavendish Street and Booth Street West.

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