Passengers, motorists and residents are being reminded about work to restore a railway bridge next to Deansgate station.
The Great North Rail Project work will see the Grade II listed Victorian-built bridge deep cleaned, repaired and repainted to ensure it remains safe and reliable.
From Saturday 3 August until December, the end sections of Deansgate station's platforms, which sit on top of the bridge being refurbished, will be closed to allow engineers to access the structure.
To complete the work safely, the road beneath the bridge needs to be closed to vehicles from Monday 5 August to Wednesday 18 December. One lane on Hewitt Street, which is next to the bridge, will also be closed for the duration of the project. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Hewitt Street and access for pedestrians will remain open throughout the work.
What did the officials say?
Sarah Padmore, scheme project manager for Network Rail, said:
“As part of the Great North Rail Project, we are carrying out vital repair work to the bridge spanning Deansgate, immediately west of the station.
“We have been working closely with Northern and Manchester City Council on our plans, which will see the structure improved for the benefit of passengers and the local community.
“We thank passengers, the local community and road users in advance for their patience while we deliver this essential work.”
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