Essential work to improve Greater Manchester’s tram network is to take place at Trafford Bar over a weekend in early November.
It means no trams will run between Cornbrook and Sale Water Park, East Didsbury or Old Trafford on Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November.
Replacement bus services will serve stops between East Didsbury and Manchester Victoria.
Manchester Airport trams will run to Sale Water Park. Altrincham trams will run to Trafford Bar.
Replacement buses will run from Sale Water Park and Trafford Bar to and from the city centre.
On both days, Rochdale-bound trams will start from Exchange Square,on Saturday only, services running on the Shaw & Crompton line (peak times only) will commence from Victoria and Trafford Centre services will run to Crumpsall.
On Sunday only, Trafford Centre services will run to Etihad Campus.
Ian Davies, TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, said: “These works are essential to ensuring our tram network remains safe, reliable and resilient for years to and will help us meet increasing demand as more people choose to use to use the Bee Network to get around Greater Manchester.
“The work has been planned for a weekend to minimise the impact on passengers, particularly those who rely on tram travel to get to work. We apologise for the disruption and thank everyone for bearing with us while this work is critical work is carried out. I would also encourage people to plan ahead using the Bee Network app or website.”
Tram tickets will only be accepted on the replacement bus and will not be accepted on numbered bus services.
Tram services will resume from the start of service on Monday 3 November.
