A ROAD closure is planned this month to allow for utility works which will enable the construction of the Metrolink Trafford Park Line.

From Monday, March 13 there will be a temporary road closure of Warren Bruce Road for approximately two weeks.

Diversion routes will be signposted and bus services 24, X50, 291 and 294 will be re-routed once the road closure comes into effect. Road users are encourage to allow more time for their journeys.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has released a map highlighting the road closure and diversion routes, to help drivers understand the changes and adapt journeys where necessary.

Vehicular access to businesses directly affected by the temporary closure – and also pedestrian access to Warren Bruce Road – will be maintained at all times while utility works are taking place.

Peter Cushing, TfGM Metrolink Director, said: “Some traffic management measures are required while we undertake the necessary utility works on Warren Bruce Road that will ultimately allow us to construct the exciting new Metrolink line.

“I’d like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience the works might cause but would like to reassure the public that we will do everything we can to minimise disruption.

“I’d encourage people who frequently travel in the area to look at the map to understand how their journey might be affected and to make the appropriate arrangements to adapt them where necessary.”

The £350 million Metrolink project will boost public transport connections to more than1,300 businesses at Trafford Park, Europe’s largest industrial estate. The route will also take in other major visitor attractions including Old Trafford football stadium, the Imperial War Museum North and EventCity.

For more information on the Trafford Park Line, visit www.tfgm.com/MetrolinkTPL or follow #MetrolinkTPL on Twitter.