Road users are being warned to expect long delays while lane closures are in place along a busy Salford street. Part of Chapel Street is being reduced to one lane in both directions for four weeks while work takes place to plant new trees along the central reservation, between Trinity Way and Oldfield Road.
Reports had emerged on social media that the work could start as soon as next week, but Salford City Council has told the Manchester Evening News it will begin on Monday, April 25. It will mean buses will share each lane with other traffic, with the bus lanes being taken out of operation while the work takes place.
Coun Mike McCusker, lead member for planning and sustainable neighbourhoods on Salford City Council, said: “Street trees add to the landscape as well as providing space for wildlife. We are committed to maintaining and increasing street trees across the city.”
