North West Service Updates

The latest information on your local services

Service updates: 36 37 29 79 217 575 75 472 474 X39 8 20 21 22 163 471 524 582 66

Service Updates

MOSLEY STREET – CITY CENTRE 27/07/2021 08:55:27

SATURDAY 31ST JULY UNTIL FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST 2021

ROAD CLOSURE

MOSLEY STREET – CITY CENTRE

SATURDAY 31ST JULY UNTIL FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST 2021

METROLINK TRACK REPAIRS

 

We have been informed that, due to some Metrolink tracks that need repairs, Mosley Street will close between York Street and Parker Street during the above dates while this work is undertaken.

 

This will cause significant impact to services which use Parker Street as the Mosley Street entrance into Parker Street will be closed as a result.

SERVICE

 

  

 FROM

TO

DIVERSION DETAILS

36

 

 

Manchester

Bolton

Normal route.

36

 

 

Bolton

Manchester

Normal route to York Street then [omitting Mosley Street] AHEAD New York Street, LEFT Portland Street, LEFT Parker Street to join bus station and complete journey.

37

 

 

Manchester

Bolton

Normal route.

37

 

 

Bolton

Manchester

Normal route to York Street then [omitting Mosley Street] AHEAD New York Street, LEFT Portland Street, LEFT Parker Street to join bus station and complete journey.
Affected Services: 36 37

THE QUAYS LOOP ROAD – SALFORD QUAYS PHASE TWO OF TWO Road Closure 22/07/2021 15:15:48

FROM 13:00HRS ON MONDAY 26TH JULY UNTIL LAST BUS ON SATURDAY 31ST JULY 2021

ROAD CLOSURE

THE QUAYS LOOP ROAD – SALFORD QUAYS

PHASE TWO OF TWO

FROM 13:00HRS ON MONDAY 26TH JULY

UNTIL LAST BUS ON SATURDAY 31ST JULY 2021

METROLINK TRACK WORKS

 

This is the second phase of works to make repairs to Metrolink tracks along The Quays Loop Road This phase moves the closure to the southern section of The Quays Loop Road adjacent to Furness Quay.

 

79

 

 

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.

79

 

 

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.
Affected Services: 79

Changes from Sunday 25/07/21 22/07/2021 12:36:07

25/07/21

We have a couple of changes coming this Sunday the 25th July they are listed below

from Sunday 25/07/21

516 Leigh – Horwich Minor timetable changes to improve punctuality Click here for timetables

583 Leigh – Tyldesley Minor timetable changes to improve punctuality Click here for timetables

Affected Services:

FAIRFIELD ROAD, DROYLSDEN, DUE TO SEWER CONNECTION WORKS 21/07/2021 11:19:55

TUESDAY 27TH JULY 2021 EXPECTED TO BE 4 WEEKS

TUESDAY 27TH JULY 2021

DIVERSION, FAIRFIELD ROAD, DROYLSDEN

DUE TO SEWER CONNECTION WORKS

EXPECTED TO BE 4 WEEKS

 

217

 

       GTB

ASHTON

SHUDEHILL

After serving Williamson Lane and Ashton Road, from Market Street, left Ashton Hill Road, ahead Ashton Hill Road, right Manchester Road, ahead Ashton Old Road, right Fairfield Road, bear left onto Edge Lane then normal route.

217

 

GTB

SHUDEHILL

ASHTON

Vice versa of the above.
Affected Services: 217

Rivington Lane Closure 20/07/2021 18:19:41

From Sunday 18th July until Mid August

Due the closure of Rivington Lane until late August, the Sunday extension to service 575 will not operate. Journeys will operate to Horwich Old Lords estate and drivers will wait out their time there prior to returning to Bolton.

 

If the road opens, then go back to operating via Rivington.

 

We apologise for the inconvenience this will undoubtedly cause.

Affected Services: 575

A576 - BROUGHTON ROAD/CROMWELL ROAD ONE-WAY ROAD CLOSURE 19/07/2021 14:38:07

FROM SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2021 FOR TEN DAYS

ONE-WAY ROAD CLOSURE

A576 - BROUGHTON ROAD/CROMWELL ROAD

FROM SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2021

FOR TEN DAYS

HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE WORKS

 

From the above date for ten days, Broughton Road will be closed in its northbound direction between the junctions of Cobden Street and Langley Road South. This is to facilitate the installation of some high voltage cabling to a nearby development.

75

 

  

Pendleton Circular

Pendleton Circular

Normal route to Pendleton Roundabout taking 3rd EXIT towards Broad Street, LEFT Frederick Road, LEFT Seaford Road, LEFT Gerald Road, 1st EXIT at roundabout towards Cromwell Road, RIGHT Langley Road South to resume normal route.
Affected Services: 75

Bolton Road West – Up to Stubbins Lane 19/07/2021 13:19:25

25th July until August 2021

***ADVISORY***

Final Stage – Cabling

Bolton Road West – Up to Stubbins Lane

25th July until August 2021

 

Details: We have been advised that Electricity North West are to do the final stages of the 33KV cable installation programme. This will entail two sets of temporary lights at strategic points as contractors will pull the cable through the ducting that was installed from the three month programme that began in January 2021 (DIV01).

 

There is a possibility of some delays to services however this is the final stage of an essential project to upgrade the villages aged powerlines.

Affected Services: 472 474

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE KING STREET - CITY CENTRE 19/07/2021 12:56:15

FROM MONDAY 19TH JULY 2021 Until 8th August 2021

 

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE

KING STREET - CITY CENTRE

FROM MONDAY 19TH JULY 2021

UNTIL SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST 2021

SINKHOLE/VOID IN CARRIAGEWAY

 A void has been discovered in the carriageway on King Street and Greater Manchester Police have taken the decision to close the road in both directions until it can be repaired. Following advice from the council, this closure is expected to last until Sunday 8th August.

 

SERVICE

 

 

 FROM

TO

DIVERSION DETAILS

36

 

  

Manchester

Bolton

Normal route.

36

 

  

Bolton

Manchester

Normal route to John Dalton Street then [omitting Cross Street] AHEAD Princess Street, LEFT Portland Street, LEFT Parker Street to complete journey.

37

 

 

Manchester

Bolton

Normal route.

37

 

 

Bolton

Manchester

Normal route to John Dalton Street then [omitting Cross Street] AHEAD Princess Street, LEFT Portland Street, LEFT Parker Street to complete journey.

X39

 

 

Farnworth

Manchester

Normal route to John Dalton Street then [omitting Cross Street] AHEAD Princess Street, LEFT Portland Street, LEFT Parker Street to complete journey.

 

Affected Services: 36 37 X39

PHASE 2 (Part 2) - Phased Resurfacing Works Derby Way 19/07/2021 09:39:07

Evening works on the 21st July for 3 days, 2000 – 0300

Route

  

From

To

Diversion

472

  

Bury

Ramsbottom

NORMAL ROUTE,  RIGHT on to Jubilee Way, RIGHT on to Peel Way, AHEAD on to Bell Lane,  [straddle both lanes] LEFT  on to Brook Street, AHEAD  on to ST. Marks Square. RIGHT on to NORMAL ROUTE.

474

  

Ramsbottom

Bury

NORMAL ROUTE, LEFT on to ST. Marks Square,  AHEAD on to Brook Street, RIGHT on to Peel Way, LEFT on to Bolton Street, RIGHT on to Market Street, LEFT in to Bury Interchange.
Affected Services: 472 474

PHASE 2 (Part 1) - Phased Resurfacing Works 19/07/2021 09:38:00

Evening works on the 19th July for 2 Days, 2000 – 0300

Phase 2 (Part 1)  of these works is to commence on the 19th July and is expected to last 2 evenings, between the hours of 2000 and 0300. Due to this arterial route being closed, buses will have to divert around the bypass to continue normal route. A3 notices will be displayed to advise passengers due to the level of disruption.

 

Route

 

From

To

Diversion

472

  

 

 Bury

 

Ramsbottom

NORMAL ROUTE,  RIGHT on to Jubilee Way, RIGHT on to Peel Way, AHEAD on to Bell Lane,  [straddle both lanes] LEFT  on to Brook Street, AHEAD  on to ST. Marks Square. RIGHT on to NORMAL ROUTE.

474

 

Ramsbottom

Bury

NORMAL ROUTE, RIGHT on to Peel Way, LEFT on to Bolton Street, RIGHT on to Market Street, LEFT in to Bury Interchange.

 

Affected Services: 472 474

THE QUAYS LOOP ROAD – SALFORD QUAYS PHASE ONE OF TWO 22/07/2021 15:16:45

FROM 01:15HRS ON MONDAY 19TH JULY UNTIL 13:00HRS ON MONDAY 26TH JULY 2021

ROAD CLOSURE

THE QUAYS LOOP ROAD – SALFORD QUAYS

PHASE ONE OF TWO

FROM 01:15HRS ON MONDAY 19TH JULY

UNTIL 13:00HRS ON MONDAY 26TH JULY 2021

METROLINK TRACK WORKS

 

Works are being undertaken on the Metrolink tracks on the Quays. The Quays Loop Road will close in two phases:

 

  • The Quays/Anchorage Quay road closure: 01:00 on 19th July to approx 13:00 on 26th July.
  • The Quays/Furness Quay road closure: approx 13:01 on 26th July to 23:00 on 31st July. (diversion plan to be sent nearer the time)

This plan covers the first of those closures above.

SERVICE

 

  

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TO

DIVERSION DETAILS

29

 

 

Boothstown

Salford Quays

Normal route to Broadway then terminate at stop NF0170. Prior to next journey AHEAD Broadway, 3rd EXIT at roundabout to turn back towards Broadway to observe stop NF0174.

29

 

 

Salford Quays

Boothstown

Observing stop NF0174 as first stop on route, AHEAD Broadway to resume normal route.

79

 

 

Swinton

Stretford

Normal route to Trafford Road then RIGHT Broadway to observe stop NF0270 then 3rd EXIT at roundabout to turn back towards Broadway, RIGHT Trafford Road to resume normal route.

79

 

 

Stretford

Swinton

Normal route to Trafford Road then [omitting The Quays] AHEAD Trafford Road, LEFT Broadway, 3rd EXIT at roundabout to turn back towards Broadway to observe stop NF0271 then AHEAD and LEFT Trafford Road to resume normal route.
Affected Services: 29 79

CYCLOPS Junction Upgrade Works Angouleme Way Bury 09/07/2021 12:52:26

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).

 

Diversion

SERVICE DEPARTURE, CONTINUE around Interchange, LEFT on to Haymarket Street, LEFT on to Angouleme Way, CONTINUE on to normal route.

 

Affected Services: 163

Delays 09/07/2021 12:54:41

27th April onwards

Due to several roadworks across our region, Bolton, Bury, Swinton, Salford and Manchester, we are expecting severe delays on a number of our services throughout the coming weeks.

We will keep all of our social media platforms and the Diamond app updated with these delays.

 

Diamond Bus Northwest would like to apologise for the delays that are expected.

 

 

Affected Services: 8 20 21 22 29 36 37 163 471 524 582

Services that have been delayed due to roadworks 09/07/2021 12:45:33

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.
Affected Services: 21 22 29 36 37 X39 66 163 471

471 back to normal 09/07/2021 12:45:24

4th July 2021

From Sunday 4th July the 471 will be running back to its usual service this means that you will no longer need to change at Bury as you previously have been.

Affected Services: 471

DIVERSION, ASHTON HILL LANE, DROYLSDEN 10/07/2021 10:33:32

SATURDAY 26th JUNE 2021

DIVERSION

 

SATURDAY 26th JUNE 2021

ASHTON HILL LANE, DROYLSDEN

ONE WAY CLOSURE DUE TO ROADWORKS

 

 

SERVICE

  

 

FROM

TO

DIVERSION DETAILS

217

 

 

ASHTON

MANCHESTER

Normal route to Manchester Road, right Lumb Lane A662, bear left onto Droylsden Road, ahead Droylsden Road to resume normal route, omitting Ashton Hill Lane and Williamson Lane.

217

 

 

MANCHESTER

 ASHTON

Normal route
Affected Services: 217

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