Manchester City Council

Roads and transport Surface Dressing Works August 2026

Surface Dressing is taking place on several arterial roads across August, to help prolong the life of the road surface.

What is Micro Surface Dressing?

Micro-surfacing uses is a mixture of a sticky substance (bitumen), small stones and cement, which:

  • Seals the surface
  • Improves surface texture
  • Prolongs the life of the road for many years.

How the process works

  • The road is swept and cleared of any build-up of dirt
  • The Micro-surfacing machine is driven slowly along the road laying the mixture evenly
  • Operatives follow behind the machine spreading the edge of the material into the kerbline and drainage channels
  • Once the first layer has been applied and has set, the surface layer is laid in the same way
  • The second layer will be applied approximately one week later
  • Following completion of the surface, some of the stones will become loose. This is normal for this process, and these will be removed by a suction sweeper when necessary.

After the work is complete

Traffic signs will be left in place advising of the risk of loose chippings and showing an advised speed limit.

When the surface is embedded fully and all sweeping has been undertaken, all temporary traffic signs will be removed.

Parking restrictions

To allow the works to be carried out safely and on schedule, all vehicles must be removed from the road and any affected footways before works begin. Vehicles left within the works area may need to be relocated. Details of any parking restrictions and vehicle removals will be provided in advance of the works.

Please note: All dates are subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions, operational requirements or parked vehicles.

Locations

Alan Turing Way (Between Ashton Old Road and Bradford Road)

  • Phase 1 - 5 August
  • Phase 2 - 12 August

Belle Vue Street

  • Phase 1 - 5 August
  • Phase 2 - 12 August

Every Street

  • Phase 1 - 5 August
  • Phase 2 - 12 August

Pottery Lane (Bradford Road to Hyde Road)

  • Phase 1 - 6 August
  • Phase 2 - 13 August

Queens Road (Rochdale Road to Oldham Road)

  • Phase 1 - 6 August
  • Phase 2 - 13 August

Hulme Hall Lane (Oldham Road to Bradford Road)

  • Phase 1 - 6 August
  • Phase 2 - 13 August

Chapman Street

  • Phase 1 - 6 August
  • Phase 2 - 13 August

Clayton Lane (Ashton New Road to Herne Street)

  • Phase 1 - 6 August
  • Phase 2 - 13 August

Parkhouse Street (Victoria Street to Herne Street)

  • Phase 1 - 6 August
  • Phase 2 - 13 August

Shadow Moss Road

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Gladeside Road

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Orton Road

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Moorcroft Road

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Wythenshawe Road

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Plymouth Grove

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Hyde Grove

  • Phase 1 - 7 August
  • Phase 2 - 14 August

Princess Road (Mauldeth Road West to Shell Garage, and Platt Lane to Mauldeth Road West)

  • Phase 1 - 15 August
  • Phase 2 - 22 August

Yew Tree Road (Wilbraham Road to Mauldeth Road West)

  • Phase 1 - 15 August
  • Phase 2 - 22 August

Burnage Lane (Cringle Hall Road to Crossley Road)

  • Phase 1 - 10 August
  • Phase 2 - 17 August

Slade Lane (Scarisbrick Road to Cringle Hall Road)

  • Phase 1 - 10 August
  • Phase 2 - 17 August

Whalley Road

  • Phase 1 - 14 August
  • Phase 2 - 21 August

Barlow Moor Road (Palatine Road to Wilmslow Road)

  • Phase 1 - 20 August
  • Phase 2 - 27 August

Anson Road (Upper Brook Street to Dickenson Road)

  • Phase 1 - 20 August
  • Phase 2 - 27 August

Cranleigh Drive (Brooklands Road to Elmsworth Drive)

  • Phase 1 - 20 August
  • Phase 2 - 27 August

Ashdene Road

  • Phase 1 - 20 August
  • Phase 2 - 27 August

Daisy Bank Road (Anson Road to Plymouth Grove)

  • Phase 1 - 20 August
  • Phase 2 - 27 August
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During the works, we will need to close the roads, and signed diversions will be in place. If you have any specific access issues, please contact the Kiely Bros Customer Care Line. 0121 772 3800 or customercare@kielybros.co.uk