This autumn improvement works are set to begin on one of Manchester’s most well-used cycle routes.
The Yellow Brick Road (YBR), which connects to the Fallowfield Loop, sees thousands of people travel its length every day.
Whether walking, wheeling or cycling it is important that the route is maintained to a high standard to ensure everyone’s safety as well as improving the overall experience of using it.
That is why from Monday October 21 until the spring of 2025 a range of improvement works are due to take place. They will include:
Surface improvement works of the YBR south of the Alston Road entrance in Gorton, through to the entrance to the Ashton Canal
Improvements to 25 entranceways to the route making them more accessible for people with prams, wheelchairs, cargo bikes as well as adapted/disability cycles
Installation of street lighting across the route
Control of vegetation to keep entranceways and paths clear
The work along the Fallowfield Loop and YBR is part of the Council’s continued commitment to providing attractive and accessible travel routes for people who wish to walk, wheel or cycle.
For more detail on the location of the improvement works, follow this link to our website: manchester.gov.uk/yellowbrickroad
Councillor Tracey Rawlins, Executive Member for Environment and Transport said: “The Fallowfield Loop is a hugely important and well used part of Manchester. Linking swathes of south Manchester to the wider city, it is part of the day-to-day routine of thousands of people who live and work here.
“It’s therefore very important that we take steps to regularly maintain and improve it, which is why this latest round of works are due to take place.
“By improving access to the site we are ensuring that everyone is able to make better choices around travel and enjoy this green oasis on our doorstep.”
