Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(13/02/2014 23:14)james Wrote:  

(13/02/2014 17:55)joe_alker Wrote:  

(13/02/2014 17:50)Mayneway Wrote:  Roadworks start on the 1st March and will finish at the end of July. The bridge won't be closed for the entire time traffic coming away from Ashton will be able to use the bridge at times.

The diversion is up Willshaw Lane then down Henrieta street into Ashton the back way. I'm guessing it will add around 10 minutes to journey times so it's going to be a grim few months.

Thanks for the info. It does bring the 168/9, 409/419 quite close to school though, so it could be quite helpful.

mayneway this still isnt offical poss route is boodle st / turner lane (and possibly lordsfield and cranbourne rd for small vehicles eg 419) only closing stop by ikea (first still in convo with tfgm about this)
please can we try to stick to stuff that is official so when we are correctly told then we can inform others of facts

James
FACT
According to the Stagecoach driver I was talking to on the 169 this morning Stagecoach should be using the diversion I've mentioned above and the information should be added to their website in the coming days. This is the STAGECOACH MANCHESTER thread so im referring to the route the 168/169 will probably take. I haven't mentioned First.

The feeling is that during the roadwork's Oldham Road beyond Wilshaw Lane will be utter gridlock especially southbound heading towards Ashton so TfGM came up with this diversion so any traffic shouldn't affect bus services.

I don't just post random speculation. I live on Oldham Road and we are in daily contact with Tameside Council and TFGM about how these road works will affect us, including what diversions local bus services will take.