- Works that will transform a section of Chapel Street due to start on Tuesday 22 April until early 2026
- The vision for the area encompasses the need to create an accessible and integrated neighbourhood
- Residents’ and businesses’ access will remain open at all times
Works that will transform a section of Chapel Street between the junction with Trinity Way and Blackfriars Road on the Bee Network are due to start on Tuesday 22 April and will run until early 2026 as part of the Chapel Street East (Phase 1) and New Bailey Gateway (Phase 2) scheme.
During the construction, there will be temporary traffic management in place. From Monday 5 May, there will be a one-way closure on Chapel Street heading towards Salford (westbound), between Blackfriars Road and New Bailey, until early 2026.
The main diversion will be via Blackfriars Road and Trinity Way and will be clearly signposted when the one-way closure on Chapel Street is in place.
The vision for the area encompasses the need to create an accessible and integrated neighbourhood that joins together New Bailey with Greengate and connects the surrounding neighbourhoods, such as Trinity and Irwell Riverside, to the core of the city centre.
The scheme will use a ‘complete streets’ approach to rebalance the space in favour of pedestrians and cyclists while also catering for buses, general traffic and loading with continuous cycle tracks and footways, new greenery and sustainable urban drainage systems.
Public realm improvements will see the installation of rain gardens, planting beds and new trees introduced. There will also be upgraded surfaces and new street furniture to create a more inviting and dynamic space for all to enjoy.
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council said: “Chapel Street East is a prominent position within Salford city centre and the area is undergoing a period of transformational change and regeneration that has already established it as an attractive and dynamic place to live and work.
“The works are part of a long-term plan for the city centre, designed to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists with better road crossings and cycling provision. I’m looking forward to seeing the works finished and open for everybody to use, which will support the wider regeneration of the area to make it a much more attractive area for our residents.”
Residents’ and businesses’ access will remain open at all times, however there may be some temporary changes to the access routes with diversions in place. Throughout the construction some of the side roads on Chapel Street will also need to be closed for short periods of time. An alternative access route will be provided wherever possible. Buses will continue to operate on Chapel Street eastbound and New Bailey throughout the works but there may be changes to bus stop locations. For full details and information regarding any specific services, please visit Transport for Greater Manchester.
Any questions on this project from Salford City Council should be directed to [email protected]. All updates will be posted on
www.salford.gov.uk/chapelstreetworks, as well as project plans.
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- Date published
- Wednesday 2 April 2025
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