Upcoming closures for junction resurfacing. Scroll down for details.
The upcoming works at the junction will provide important improvements to make travel safer and more accessible for residents, commuters and visitors moving between the Crescent, Trinity, Greengate and the wider area. Construction will begin on Monday 27 July, with works focused on delivering a range of immediate safety and accessibility upgrades, including:
Full resurfacing of the junction
New and upgraded controlled pedestrian crossings
Bus lane enhancements and targeted junction changes to improve safety for all users
Construction Details: Phase 1
For full project details, please see the 'About the scheme' section below.
Start date: Monday 27 July
End date: mid-November 2026
Traffic restrictions
Temporary signals 24/7 throughout the project
24/7 lane closures
Possible evening, night and weekend works under lane closures
Permanent closure of St Stephen Street (at Chapel Street junction) from Monday 28 September 2026
Permanent southbound closure of Ford Street (at Chapel Street junction) from Monday 28 September 2026. Northbound will remain open.
Temporary closure of the left turn on Trinity Way northbound into Chapel Street from Thursday 8 October to Friday 23 October
Resurfacing
Junction resurfacing work will take place on weeknights between 26 October and 10 November.
As part of this work stage we will:
Resurface the road for a smoother, safer surface
Repaint white lines and other road markings
All night shifts will start at 7pm and finish by 5am the next morning.
26 to 29 October (four nights) and 4 to 6 November (three nights)
Indicative works area
Works on the western side of the junction with closures on Trinity Way northbound and Chapel St West
No access to East Ordsall Lane from Trinity Way. Access in and out will be via the junction of East Ordsall Lane/ Hampson Street/ Middlewood Street. The traffic barrier will be temporarily opened during the night works.
Diversion: Trinity Way to Middlewood Street to Oldfield Road to Adelphi Street Blackfriars Road
30 October, 2 to 3 November (two nights), 9 to 10 November (two nights)
Indicative works area
Works on the eastern side of the junction with closures on Trinity Way southbound and Chapel Street East
No access to Gore Street from Trinity Way. Access in and out will be via New Bailey Street with the one-way system temporarily suspended.
Diversion: Blackfriars Road to Chapel Street New Bailey Street to Gartside Street to New Quay Street to Trinity Way
All access will be maintained, in some cases temporary diversions will be in place. There may also be short delays while marshals move equipment to ensure it is safe for vehicles and pedestrians to pass.
Some bus services will be diverted during night shifts. Affected stops will be suspended during those hours. For full details, visit www.tfgm.com.
About the scheme
The scheme was originally developed as part of Greater Manchester’s Mayor’s Challenge Fund programme, with an early proposal based on a CYCLOPS-style junction design.
Following detailed traffic modelling, stakeholder feedback and further design work, the council has revised the design and adopted a two-phase delivery approach. This ensures improvements can be delivered within the funding timescales with the junction meeting modern safety standards, while still achieving the core aim of creating safer, more attractive routes for walking and cycling.
Phase 1 (27 July to mid-November 2026)
Phase 1 of the project will focus on immediate safety and accessibility improvements at the junction, including:
New controlled pedestrian crossings on Chapel Street
Upgraded pedestrian crossings on Trinity Way
Layout adjustments to improve safety for all users
Full resurfacing of the junction with new road markings
These works respond directly to the current poor condition of the junction and the lack of safe crossing points, particularly on Chapel Street.
Phase 2
The second phase of the scheme is being developed to build on the junction improvements by focusing on the surrounding residential streets in Trinity.
This phase will introduce traffic calming, new crossing points, including an upgraded sparrow crossing on Trinity Way between Lamb Lane and Bloom Street, and public realm enhancements, helping to create a quieter, lower-traffic environment that is better suited to everyday cycling and walking.
Together, the two phases will provide a more comfortable and accessible alternative to the inner ring road for people cycling, while strengthening links between The Crescent, Trinity, Greengate and the wider city centre.
By shifting the focus towards calmer neighbourhood streets alongside key junction upgrades, the scheme will deliver a more inclusive offer for cyclists of all confidence levels.
Who can I speak to about the works?
If you have any questions, please contact the works contractor, Rosgal Ltd, using the details below:
Telephone: 0161 225 7836
Email: admin@rosgal.co.uk
For urgent issues such as traffic signal failure, the telephone line is available 24 hours a day.
This page was last updated on 9 October 2026