Transport for Greater Manchester has responsibility for making road travel as safe and efficient as possible for all users: car users, motorcylcists, pedestrians, cyclists, buses, and freight.
To do this we:
- work with Highways England, and local councils to plan highway investment and management of the main road network
- manage, maintain and fix perminent traffic signals including puffin and pelican crossings
- manage the traffic on key roads across Greater Manchester
- ensure roadworks are coordinated to reduce road closures
- analyse current and projected traffic flows
- promote road safety
We are not responsible for maintaining roads and repairing things like potholes, street lights or road cleaning. To report a road problem like this, contact the local council that covers the road. If you don't know which council it is, find your local council on gov.uk.
Traffic signals
We are responsible for permanent traffic signals.
If you notice a problem with a permanent traffic signal, please complete our online form.
The below traffic signals are operated by Highways England via Balfour Beatty:
- M6/M58/Orrell Rd
- M6 JCT 23 East Lancs Rd/Haydock Roundabout
- M56 JCT 7 Bowden
- M6 JCT 27 Standish
If you notice a problem with these signals, please call 0300 123 5000.
Greater Manchester’s Key Route Network
A well-managed highway network is a vital part of a prosperous and forward looking local economy.
Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities are responsible for the roads in their area.
But at TfGM we have strategic oversight and management of a Key Route Network making up nearly 400 miles of Greater Manchester’s busiest roads.
While this is just seven per cent of the total length of the highways network, it carries some two-thirds of peak-time traffic.
We monitor and report on performance of this Key Route Network and develop policies that will that keep traffic moving. This is essential for commuting, freight and logistics.
We’re working closely with our partners to invest in and improve the performance of these vital highways.
Ultimately, this will help to reduce delays and congestion, to benefit all road users.
For more information about the Key Route Network, you can view the Key Route Network map.
Our highways team
Our highways team monitor the local road and Metrolink network across Greater Manchester. Take a look at the short video below to get a unique insight in to how our highways team help keep the region moving.
Roadworks
In 2020, a number of major highway improvement works and exciting events will take place. 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.
The Greater Manchester Road Activity Permit Scheme (GMRAPS) covers any person or organisation who wants to carry out work or other activities that may affect a road and its users.
The scheme helps us coordinate works to reduce the impact of roadworks and minimise delays and disruptions.
Road Safety
DriveSafe
DriveSafe provide a number of educational courses for people who have been caught speeding and various other driving offences.
Safer Roads Greater Manchester
We are part of the Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership, a group of organisations made up of the ten Local Authorities and other partners, committed to reducing the numbers of deaths and injuries on Greater Manchester's roads.
The Partnership carries out analysis, campaigns and other activities to promote awareness of specific road safety issues and to improve safety across Greater Manchester.
Highways Forecasting and Analytical Services
Our Highways Forecasting and Analytical Services (HFAS) provides expert transport services to the ten Greater Manchester local authorities, Highways England, and other public and private sector organisations.
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Limits Save Lives
30-40% of car journeys in Greater Manchester are above the speed limit. Slow down and save lives.
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Plan your journey to school
Back to school
Make sure you check the latest school bus timetables and travel advice for the return to school.
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Visit the Progress21 website to register
Your future career starts here!
Access jobs, training opportunities and support to propel your career. Secure your place today.
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Visit for guidance on how and when to travel
It's Time
It's Time to start thinking differently – about how you travel, when you travel and getting back to the things you love.
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Visit the contactless page for further information
Introducing Bee Flex Weekly
Don’t pay more than the 7-day travelcard price