Wilmslow Road Junction Improvements
The work to improve the junction of Wilmslow Road, Ladybarn Road and Sherwood Street began on 18 May 2026 and we’re making great progress.
This work is being done to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate it safely, as part of wider Manchester Cycleway project.
This is being undertaken on behalf of Manchester City Council by our appointed contractor, Rosgal PLC.
We’re expecting this work to last until 25 January 2027.
Download a plan of what the junction will look like
The improvements include:
Prohibition of Driving (except for cyclists) on Sherwood Street, between Wilmslow Road and Bowland Drive, and the provision of a two-way cycle lane along this stretch of Sherwood Street. This section of Sherwood Street currently has a cycle lane (eastbound only) and is one way westbound from Wilmslow Road for other vehicles
Changes to the junction layout. The changes will allow cycles and pedestrians to cross separately away from each other, and from traffic
Changes to the Ladybarn Road arm of the junction, reducing the width of the carriageway, relocating the loading bay slightly to the south, and adding a two-way cycle lane north of the main carriageway, which connects Wilmslow Road with the existing two-way cycle lane to the east. This takes cyclists onto the Fallowfield Loop
Changing the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ and ‘No Loading at Any Time’ restrictions along Wilmslow Road and Ladybarn Road to suit the new junction layout/kerb lines/islands etc.
Three new controlled crossing points
Rumble strips to slow down the cyclists as they approach the pedestrian crossings over the cycle track
Zebra crossings over the pedestrian crossings, laid over the cycle track
If you have any queries or concerns about the proposals, email fallowfieldloop@manchester.gov.uk
Working phases and patterns
The work will be completed in 4 Phases. Phases 1 and 2 are ahead of schedule and Phase 3 works are anticipated to begin on 29 June. You will see works alternating between each corner of the junction over the next few months due to logistics with re-surfacing and the installation of street furniture.
What is happening?
Phase 2 - South East Radius/Wilmslow Road/Ladybarn Road (outside of Starbucks/Sainsbury’s) and Phase 3 - North East Radius/Ladybarn Road/Wilmslow Road (outside of Shawarma Co)
- Removal and replacement of street furniture and road markings
- Removal of existing tarmac
- Upgraded drainage works
- Removal and replacement of kerbing/flags
- Installation of base Tarmac
- Street lighting works
Sherwood Street, between Wilmslow Road and Bowland Drive will be made no-entry except for pedestrians and cyclists, with the installation of a two-way cycle lane along this stretch of road.
Work will take place Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, with the potential for some evening and weekend working when necessary.