Manchester City Council

Mancunian Way closures Mancunian Way closures

Mancunian Way closures for annual maintenance

27 to 29 June 2026

What’s happening

The Mancunian Way will close for essential maintenance.

This work includes:

  • safety checks
  • inspections
  • repairs

When the road is closed

  • Start: 6am, Saturday 27 June 2026
  • End: 6am, Monday 29 June 2026

The closure will last all weekend.

What’s affected

  • the main road (carriageway)
  • all slip roads

Closures are in place in both directions.

Diversions

A signed diversion route will be in place. Please follow the road signs.

Diversion routes include:

  • Trinity Way
  • Great Ancoats Street
  • Bridgewater Viaduct
  • Whitworth Street West
  • Whitworth Street
  • Fairfield Street

Plan your journey

You may face delays. Before you travel:

  • allow extra time
  • check your route
  • consider other ways to travel