Improving bus connections between Leigh, Salford and Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester is improving the bus route to provide fast, regular transport between Leigh, Tyldesley, Ellenbrook, Salford and Manchester city centre. It will improve the frequency and reliability of bus journeys at all points along the route, and will ultimately reduce journey times from Leigh to central Manchester to less than 45 minutes.

A 7km stretch of the busway route will be guided from Leigh to Ellenbrook on which only specifically adapted buses will be able to travel, allowing them to avoid busy traffic. On the majority of the remaining 14km route the buses will use dedicated lanes and will have enhanced priority at junctions where they cross existing roads.

Alongside the guided section will be a dedicated path for walkers, cyclists and horseriders to use, and park and ride facilities will be available at Leigh, Tyldesley and Worsley. Stops along the guided section will be fully accessible, and will include shelters and CCTV.

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Transport for Greater Manchester will be working closely with Wigan Council, Salford City Council, and Manchester City Council during the implementation of the scheme, and will consult with the local community on the exact position of the route and stops.

The busway is scheduled to become operational in late 2014.