Tram improvement works with no service disruptions

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Planned improvement work is taking place across the tram network.

Some of these works will happen outside of tram service hours.

While they won’t affect tram services, they may cause temporary or intermittent noise, light, dust, or highway disruption.

Find out more about planned works and what they mean for your journey below. Jump to:

Ongoing works

Ongoing works

Metrolink engineering work will take place at various locations in Piccadilly Gardens until Wednesday 29 July.

The work will be carried out, out of hours during night-time shifts, and will not affect Metrolink services.

The preparatory work will include replacing point motors for switches and crossings at Piccadilly Delta, which is the wider area of tram tracks and tram junctions around Piccadilly Gardens

Overnight working times during this period will include 10pm to 6am.

TfGM are carrying out essential improvement works at Prestwich Metrolink stop, to help maintain a safe, reliable and efficient tram network.

There will be no disruption to tram services while these works are taking place. However, there may be an increased presence of contractor staff at this stop during this time.

Overnight working

Some activities must be carried out when trams are not running to ensure safety. This means:

Overnight working will take place between 10pm and 7am at points during the programme
This will not occur every night, but intermittently across the works period
Works will be ongoing intermittently during daytime and overnight hours

We will take steps to minimise noise wherever possible, including:

Use of acoustic barriers
Use of battery powered tools where feasible
Strict controls on contractor working practices

What to expect

A temporary site compound (storage and welfare facilities) will be set up within the stop car park.

The walking route between Rectory Lane and Ward Drive will remain open, but limited to the footpath only during the works

Why the works are taking place

These upgrades are part of ongoing investment in the Bee Network to ensure Metrolink continues to operate a safe, high-frequency and reliable service for customers.

We appreciate your patience while these essential works take place.

For more information, contact:

Email: hello@beenetwork.com

Telephone: 0161 244 1444