Oxford Road will re-open on Saturday, 20 September after all
18 Sep 2014
Travel information for staff and their students during the remaining days of the road closure
Following an earlier announcement that the re-opening of Oxford Road would be delayed until Monday, 22 September, United Utilities have now confirmed that the road will re-open on Saturday, 20 September after all.
Until the road is fully open, traffic congestion will continue on parallel routes and beyond. Staff and students should allow extra time for car and bus journeys and keep abreast of information and advice.
Buses
Many buses are diverted due to the closure but some do continue to use Oxford Road.
Bus stop information is being constantly updated as well as website information so do look out for updates:
Student Communications have kindly created a useful webpage which provides the latest news:
This also includes a map showing:
147 bus
This route is unaffected by the closure but increased traffic may cause some delays.
Please use the new online bus tracker (2/3 minute delay) to support your journey:
- Route 147 (click ‘bus tracker’)
Cycling
Cycling along on Oxford Road remains unaffected both ways, but traffic congestion has obviously increased on parallel routes and beyond.
Sustainable Travel
For detailed information on University schemes and initiatives for all types of travel, please visit:
Information to new and returning students
As mentioned above, the Student Communications webpage, including bus stop map and walking routes, is the best single source of information to pass on.
In addition, the Welcome planning group will erect signage at key bus stops along the route (RNCM; Trinity School, Manchester Science Park, Corner of Moss Lane East and Wilmslow Road). They are also planning to add informational signage at Owens Park main bus stop and place student Ask Me ambassadors at Owens Park bus stop and RNCM bus stop to advise and direct students.
For students interested in cycling, the new student cycling programme will be of interest: