Speed limit on Mancunian Way is being reduced from 9pm tonight

A new speed limit is being introduced on the Mancunian Way from 9pm tonight in a bid to reduce crashes and other incidents.

The new speed limit of 30mph is being brought in after a number of traffic collisions along that stretch of road during the last three years, one of which was fatal.

According to analysis by the Manchester City Council Highways team, in total 29 incidents have been recorded on the road since 2018.

The speed limit reduction will be introduced along the Mancunian Way in both directions, from the Chester Road end to the Pin Mill Brow Junction, for up to 18 months.

The council says it will be undertaking work to see if a permanent change is needed.

Councillor Emma Taylor, Assistant Executive Member for Transport, said: “Our priority will always be road safety and what has become all too clear in recent years is that the Mancunian Way is a particularly hazardous stretch of road.

“I would ask motorists to please respect the new speed limit while it is in force and give themselves more time to complete journeys where necessary, especially during busier periods. 

“The Mancunian Way will also be closed in March (12/13) for its annual maintenance and inspection weekend, which will allow us to undertake any necessary repairs in a safe and controlled way.”

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Some of the crash barriers along the Mancunian Way have sustained damage during recent collisions so will also be undergoing maintenance.

As a result, the Mancunian Way will be closed on the weekend of March 12th and 13th to undertake maintenance work, with a full inspection of the road also going ahead during this closure.