Manchester City Council

Roads and transport Walk on the Wild Side

Road Closures

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026

Five streets in the city centre will be closed for this event.

Fully signed diversions will be in place:

Fountain Street – closed between New York Street and High Street

The diversion route is:

  • New York Street
  • Portland Street
  • Chorlton Street
  • Fairfield Street
  • Travis Street
  • Abair Street
  • Great Ancoats Street
  • Swan Street
  • Nicholas Croft
  • Church Street

Nicholas Street – closed between Mosely Street and George Street

The diversion route is:

  • Charlotte Street
  • Faulkner Street
  • Princess Street
  • George Street

Paton Street and Lena Street – closed between Piccadilly and Back Piccadilly

The diversion route is:

  • Peak Street
  • Tariff Street
  • Hilton Street
  • Newton Street
  • Piccadilly
  • London Road
  • Store Street
  • Jutland Street
  • Ducie Street
  • Dale Street
  • Lena Street
  • Back Piccadilly

Tib Street – closed between Foundry Lane and Swan Street

The diversion routes are:

  • Swan Street
  • Shudehill
  • Thomas Street
  • High Street
  • Church Street

And

  • Swan Street
  • Oldham Street