Passengers using Bury's tram network are set to face travel disruption in the coming weeks as improvement works take place.
Tram improvement work will be carried out across the network in October and November, affecting travel usage of the Bury line.
The Bee Network says a replacement bus service will be in place for the majority of the work.
Improvement works on the network includes the temporary closure of the top deck of Radcliffe Park and Ride due to essential works between Monday, October 16 and Friday, October 27.
The bottom deck will remain open during this time and alternative parking will be available at Whitefield Park and ride. Trams will be unaffected and running as normal.
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From Monday 16 until Friday 27 October, the top deck of Radcliffe Park and Ride will be closed for essential works.
— Bee Network (@BeeNetwork) October 9, 2023
Alternative parking is available at Whitefield (top deck closed 23 to 31 October).
Trams will be operating as normal: https://t.co/HwoaKoVpbM pic.twitter.com/pWRcXyqsiq
During the following week, works will take place at Whitefield Park and Ride which will see the closure of the top deck between Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 31.
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The bottom deck will remain open during the work and alternative parking will be available at Radcliffe Park and Ride.
Between Saturday, November 4 and Sunday November 5, work will take place on the Bury line during which there will be no service between Bury and Whitefield.
Replacement buses will operate on the affected route and normal services will resume on Monday, November 6.
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