Service Updates
Lowercroft Rd Gas main works 22/10/2021 12:20:26
Saturday the 23rd October 2021 for 3 days
Bury Council have issued a 5 day permit for Lowercroft Road to be closed on Saturday 23rd, with the expectation that the works will take 3 days to complete.
Unfortunately, delays will be inevitable due to the length of the diversion.
The diversion will be;
Bury to Bolton
Normal route to Walshaw Cross, the bus will then turn around and go back down Walshaw Rd then turn Right at Harvey St, continue along Newbold st turn right at Ainsworth Rd and continue to the traffic lights at the Rose and Crown to resume normal route.
Bolton to Bury
Continue at the Traffic lights passed the Rose and Crown on to Ainsworth Rd Left Newbold Rd then Left on to Walshaw Rd to Walshaw Cross the bus will then turn around and resume normal route to Bury
BOYS BRIGADE WALK – DEANSGATE 21/10/2021 10:07:13
SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2021 FROM 13:00HRS UNTIL 15:45HRS
**ADVISORY**
ANNUAL CITY CENTRE EVENT
SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2021
FROM 13:00HRS UNTIL 15:45HRS
BOYS BRIGADE WALK – DEANSGATE
ROLLING ROADBLOCK
During the above date and times, the annual Boys Brigade walk along Deansgate to Manchester Cathedral will take place. Between 13:00 and 13:45 the procession will travel between Liverpool Road and the Cathedral. It will return between 15:00 and 15:45. No hard road closures are planned, instead this procession will be treated as a rolling roadblock
FREEDOM OF THE CITY 18/10/2021 11:06:34
SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2021 FROM 06:00 UNTIL 14:00
**CITY CENTRE EVENT**
FREEDOM OF THE CITY
SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2021
FROM 06:00 UNTIL 14:00
Affected Services: 8 36 37
Details. Manchester City Council will be conferring the Honorary Freedom of the City of Manchester upon 209 (The Manchester Artillery)
Battery, 103 Regiment Royal Artillery in recognition of their distinctive and eminent service at a ceremony in St Peter’s Square on
Saturday 30 October from 11am, followed by a march around the city
Key Times
- Previous day: Stage built
- 06:00-09:00: Stage finished & dais built
- 06:00-07:00: Road closures implemented
- 07:00-10:00: Barriers installed on route
- 10:30: Military line up on Peter Street
- 10:55: Short procession to St Peter's Square from Peter Street*
- 11:00: Service and confirmation
- 11:20: Military Parade around the city
- 11:50: Military eyes right on St Peter's Square
- 11:55: National Anthem
- 12:00 reception inside Central Library
- 11:40-13:40: Barriers cleared
- 14:00: All roads reopen
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SERVICE |
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FROM |
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DIVERSION DETAILS |
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8 |
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Manchester |
Bolton |
From Hunts Bank (LEFT) Victoria Street Continue Straight (Omitting Deansgate) Chapel Street to resume normal route |
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8 |
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Bolton |
Manchester |
Continue on Chapel Street (RIGHT) Hunts Bank (RIGHT) Corporation Street (LEFT) Withy Grove (LEFT) Shudehill Interchange |
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36 |
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Manchester |
Bolton |
From Portland Street (AHEAD) Chepstow Street (AHEAD) Great Bridgewater Street (LEFT) Deansgate (RIGHT) Liverpool Road Continue onto Water Street (RIGHT) Ring Road (LEFT) Trinity Way A34 (LEFT) Chapel Street to resume normal route. |
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36 |
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Bolton |
Manchester |
From Chapel Street (RIGHT) Trinity Way A34 (RIGHT) Ring Road (LEFT) Water Street Continue onto Liverpool Road (LEFT) Deansgate (RIGHT) Great Bridgewater Street Continue On to Chepstow Street (AHEAD) Portland Street to resume normal route. |
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37 |
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Manchester |
Bolton |
From Portland Street (AHEAD) Chepstow Street (AHEAD) Great Bridgewater Street (LEFT) Deansgate (RIGHT) Liverpool Road Continue onto Water Street (RIGHT) Ring Road (LEFT) Trinity Way A34 (LEFT) Chapel Street to resume normal route. |
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37 |
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Bolton |
Manchester |
From Chapel Street (RIGHT) Trinity Way A34 (RIGHT) Ring Road (LEFT) Water Street Continue onto Liverpool Road (LEFT) Deansgate (RIGHT) Great Bridgewater Street Continue onto Chepstow Street (AHEAD) Portland Street to resume normal route. |
MOSS LANE ROAD CLOSURE 16/10/2021 12:25:02
FROM 09:00HRS ON SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER UNTIL 17:00HRS ON SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2021
ROAD CLOSURE
MOSS LANE
FROM 09:00HRS ON SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER
UNTIL 17:00HRS ON SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2021
MANHOLE REPAIR
We have been informed that during the above dates and times, Moss Lane will close at its junction with Chorley Road to facilitate the repair of a collapsing manhole within the carriageway.
As the affected stops on Ash Drive and Moss Lane are Hail and Ride stops, it is requested that a notice is displayed on service 66 vehicles prior to the closure to advise passengers who may wish to use the service on the disrupted weekend.
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SERVICE |
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FROM |
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DIVERSION DETAILS |
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66 |
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Eccles |
Prestwich |
Normal route to Moorside Road then RIGHT Chorley Road to resume normal route. |
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66 |
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Prestwich |
Eccles |
Normal route to Chorley Road then LEFT Moorside Road to resume normal route. |
Road Closures Lee Lane Horwich 15/10/2021 11:26:15
27th October 2021
Road(s) Closed Lee Lane - Horwich
Date From 27.10.21
Duration 1 Day
Type of Closure / Work Maintenance Works
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516 |
Diamond |
Bolton |
Horwich |
Normal route – LEFT, Winter Hey Lane – RIGHT, Chorley New Road – Roundabout, AHEAD, back on normal route. ALL STOPS TO BE SERVED ON WINTER HEY LANE |
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516 |
Diamond |
Horwich |
Bolton |
Normal route – only one way closure.
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Road Resurfacing Works Bury Old Road (Ainsworth) 13/10/2021 11:35:22
1st November – 15th November 2021 Between the hours of 0930 – 1530
Road Resurfacing Works
Bury Old Road (Ainsworth)
1st November – 15th November
Between the hours of 0930 – 1530
Details: Contractors working on behalf of Bury Council will be resurfacing pat of Bury Old Road up to its boundary with Bolton. Works will be undertaken between 0930 and 1530, however these times and dates may change depending on the weather forecast. All operators have been notified in case the works require any evening closures.
Affected Services: 511
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Route |
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Diversion |
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511 |
Bury |
Bolton |
NORMAL ROUTE, RIGHT on to Arthur Lane, LEFT on to Stitch-Mi-Lane, LEFT on to Newby Road, LEFT on to Deepdale Road, RIGHT on to NORMAL ROUTE. |
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511 |
Bolton |
Bury |
NORMAL ROUTE, LEFT on to Deepdale Road, RIGHT on to Newby Road, RIGHT on to Stitch-Mi-Lane, RIGHT on to Arthur Lane, LEFT on to Normal Route. |
Resurfacing Works Walmersley Road 12/10/2021 12:35:43
18th October – 31st October Between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00
**ADVISORY**
Resurfacing Works
Walmersley Road & M66 Junction 1 (N/B)
18th October – 31st October
Between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00
Details: Contractors working on behalf of Bury Council will be resurfacing a section of Walmersley Road and the exit slip road from Junction 1 of the M66. Works are to be undertaken under temporary traffic lights in the evening/night between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00. Throughout the duration of these works the M66 slip road on to Walmsley Road will be closed. No stops on any routes require notices as none are on diversion except the X41 which is diverted within its Non-Stop section of its route.
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From |
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Diversion |
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472 474 |
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Ramsbottom Circular |
No Diversion Required – Delays may be expected. |
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Derby Street Sewer Works 22/10/2021 14:52:27
23.10.21 for approximately 8 days
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582 |
Bolton |
Leigh |
Newport Street – AHEAD (Thynne Street) – Roundabout, RIGHT (Bridgeman Street) RIGHT (High Street) – LEFT (St Helens Road) back on route. |
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582 |
Leigh |
Bolton |
St Helens Road – RIGHT (High Street) LEFT (Bridgeman Street) – Roundabout LEFT (Thynne Street) – LEFT (Trinity Street) – RIGHT (Blackhorse Street) back on route. |
Changes from Sunday 31/10/2021 11/10/2021 16:14:39
31/10/2021
Diamond service changes from Sunday 31st October 2021
Service 20 Bolton – Trafford Centre in response to customer feedback, the times of some early morning journeys on all days of the week are changing. Please check the revised timetable. The service will also now operate from stand U at Bolton Interchange. Timetable Click Here
Service 132 Wigan – Trafford Centre in response to customer feedback, and to resolve the ongoing overcrowding issue, the weekday 0710 journey from Trafford Centre to Wigan will be duplicated between Tyldesley (0738) and Wigan (0815). Timetable Click Here
Service 520 Bolton – Westhoughton this service will now operate from stand U at Bolton Interchange. There will also be a revised timetable. Timetable Click Here
Service 575 Bolton – Horwich – Wigan the season extension on Sundays to Rivington will finish for the winter. We are working with local stakeholders including Bolton & South Lancashire CRP to explore options on how this could be reintroduced for the 2022 summer season. The weekday and Saturday timetable is unchanged. Timetable Click Here
Service 583 Leigh – Tyldesley new Monday-Saturday evening journeys between Leigh and Shakerley will be added, on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester. Timetable Click Here
Service 584 Leigh – Crankwood we are pleased to introduce additional journeys on this service, meaning there are now two buses per hour between Leigh and Crankwood during Monday-Saturday daytimes. Timetable Click Here
Service 594 Leigh – Tyldesley new Monday-Saturday evening journeys between Leigh and Shakerley will be added, on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester. Timetable Click Here
Service 607 & 608 Ashton-in-Makerfield local services following the expiry of our contract with TfGM, Diamond will no longer operate these services. For further information on replacement facilities, please contact Transport for Greater Manchester on 0161 244 1000.
Service 640 Wigan – Standish – Kitt Green circulars we are pleased to introduce this new Monday-Saturday daytime service on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester. Timetable Click Here
Service 641 Wigan – Standish – Kitt Green circulars we are pleased to introduce this new Monday-Saturday daytime service on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester. Timetable Click Here
Service X22 Bolton – Trafford Centre express this service will now operate from stand U at Bolton Interchange. There will also be a revised timetable. Timetable Click Here
THE QUAYS LOOP ROAD ROAD CLOSURE 07/10/2021 12:07:23
FROM 18:30HRS ON MONDAY 16TH AUGUST UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ROAD CLOSURE
THE QUAYS LOOP ROAD
FROM 18:30HRS ON MONDAY 16TH AUGUST
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
TRAFFORD ROAD REDEVELOPMENT
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79 |
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Salford Shopping Centre |
Stretford |
Normal route to Trafford Road then LEFT Broadway, 1st EXIT at roundabout towards The Quays, 1st EXIT at roundabout after the bridge to remain on The Quays, observe stop NF0387. When ready to depart, AHEAD The Quays, 2nd EXIT at roundabout to turn back towards The Quays, crossing the bridge to follow the road back in the same direction, 2nd EXIT at roundabout towards Broadway, RIGHT Trafford Road to resume normal route. |
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79 |
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Stretford |
Salford Shopping Centre |
Normal route to Trafford Road then [omitting The Quays] AHEAD Trafford Road, LEFT Broadway, 1st EXIT at roundabout towards The Quays, 1st EXIT at roundabout after the bridge to remain on The Quays, observe stop NF0387. When ready to depart, AHEAD The Quays, 2nd EXIT at roundabout to turn back towards The Quays, crossing the bridge to follow the road back in the same direction, 2nd EXIT at roundabout towards Broadway, RIGHT Trafford Road, LEFT Phoebe Street to resume normal route. |
CYCLOPS Junction Upgrade Works Angouleme Way Bury 07/10/2021 12:07:23
10th May 2021 – September 2021
CYCLOPS Junction Upgrade Works
Angouleme Way
10th May 2021 – September 2021
Details: In connection with Bury Council, TfGM will be upgrading the Junction of Angouleme Way/Market Street to a CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signal) system. Due to these works being directly next to the Interchange and to effectively manage traffic whilst the junction is upgraded the exit slip on to Angouleme Way will be closed for the duration of these works.
There may be disruption to services due to the diversion and TFGM Control/UTC will monitor the network and adjust junction lights where possible. Notices will be added to Bus Stands (A-E) advising of possible delays.
Affected Services: 163, 471 (Rochdale).
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Diversion |
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SERVICE DEPARTURE, CONTINUE around Interchange, LEFT on to Haymarket Street, LEFT on to Angouleme Way, CONTINUE on to normal route. |
Services that have been delayed due to roadworks 07/10/2021 12:07:22
From the 9th May
Keeping you moving during the roadworks
In recent weeks, some of our services have been heavily disrupted due to roadworks across Greater Manchester. We apologise for the delays and would like to set out our plans to adjust services to keep you moving during this period of disruption.
Currently we are experiencing long-term roadworks in the following locations:
- Swinton centre – junction re-building works at the A6 Chorley Road/Partington Lane/Station Road junction. This is currently causing delays of 20-30 minutes during peak times to services 21, 22, 29, 36, 37, 66, X39.
- A6 Chapel Street / Salford Crescent – works to replace the granite block road surface mean there are no bus lanes on this section until September. This is causing delays to services 8, 36, 37, X39.
- New Bailey Street – construction work means there is two-way temporary lights for 18 months underneath the railway bridge at Salford Crescent station. This is causing further delays to the 8, 36, 37 and X39.
- Wash Lane, Bury is currently closed at the junction with Rochdale Road until mid-June. The volume of traffic diverting onto Rochdale Road means that services from Bury towards Heap Bridge and Heywood are becoming significantly delayed during peak times. These works are compounded by an Electricity North West lane closure on Rochdale Road and the closure of the exit from Bury Interchange onto Angouleme Way from 10th
- Ongoing short-term roadworks, RTCs, and other events on the highway network that cause disruption from time to time.
What are we doing to address these delays?
- Ongoing dialogue with TfGM, local councils and other stakeholders to influence and speed up roadworks. As a result of this dialogue, there will be no works in Swinton during the AM peak from next week (W/C Sunday 02 May 2021), in order to improve bus punctuality.
- Liaising with local councils to take action when utility companies and other contractors undertake unauthorised works. For example, contractors carrying out works last week on Tonge Moor Road (Services 507/533) and Newbrook Road (Service 582) without permission were fined by Bolton and Wigan Councils.
- Adding extra buses to the network to provide more recovery time after each journey, from 9th May services 36, 37, 162, 163 will be operated slightly differently to ensure that journeys are leaving the start points on time. The customer timetable remains unchanged.