Improve your journey in 2021!
Welcome to TfGM’s travel advice pages.
Here you’ll find all the info to stay up to date with what’s happening and to help plan your journey.
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Headlines
The Ralf Rangnick era begins at Old Trafford on Thursday as Manchester United take on Arsenal (kick-off 8.15pm)
Expect the roads in the city centre to be busy from late afternoon.
Impact map
This map will show both highway improvements and events taking place in central Manchester based on a time window. You can also filter down to see activities for the weeks ahead.
Highway improvements
A number of highway improvements are taking place in Greater Manchester at the moment and will continue throughout 2021.
Read our information on how you can limit the impact these have on your journey and the options which can save you time and money.
Major events this week
Manchester Christmas Markets
- Location
- Manchester city centre
- Date
- Friday 12 November 2021 to Wednesday 22 December 2021
- Impacted area(s)
Manchester city centre
Lightopia Festival
- Location
- Heaton Park
- Date
- Thursday 25 November 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022
- Impacted area(s)
Heaton Park, Bury Old Road, Sheepfoot Lane and Middleton Road
Manchester United v Arsenal
- Location
- Old Trafford
- Date
- Thursday 2 December 2021 from 8:15pm to 10:15pm
- Impacted area(s)
Manchester city centre, Trafford, Stretford, Salford
Manchester United v Crystal Palace
- Location
- Old Trafford
- Date
- Sunday 5 December 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Impacted area(s)
Manchester city centre, Trafford, Stretford, Salford