{"id":26568,"date":"2024-04-10T14:37:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T04:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=26568"},"modified":"2024-04-10T14:37:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T04:37:39","slug":"travel-smart-message-ahead-of-manchester-marathon-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=26568","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Travel smart\u2019 message ahead of Manchester Marathon this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greater Manchester residents are being reminded that the adidas Manchester Marathon<\/a> is returning to the region this weekend, with road closures affecting journeys by car.<\/p>\n

On Sunday 14 April, around 32,000 runners are due to take part in the race, which is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the running calendar, with thousands more expected to come and watch.<\/p>\n

The 26.2-mile route starts below the Trafford Arch before cruising into the city centre and taking in areas such as Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Chorlton an Hulme. Runners will finally cross the finish line close to Emirates Old Trafford and UA92.<\/p>\n

The transport network in Manchester and Trafford will be very busy before, during and after the race, with a\u00a0significant number of road closures\u00a0in place. Many\u00a0bus services will be on diversion\u00a0and even those not directly impacted by the marathon closures could still be affected by displaced traffic and congestion.<\/p>\n

Tram will be the best way of getting around for most, and dedicated travel advice for spectators and the wider travelling public can be found on \u00a0the TfGM website.<\/p>\n

People are advised to \u2018travel smart\u2019 and leave the car at home to avoid expected congestion on the roads,\u00a0 or to\u00a0use park and rides\u00a0and travel to their destinations by tram. If you\u2019re out and about, you can download the Bee Network app to plan your journey, take a look at live departures from your tram stop or visit our travel alerts hub.<\/p>\n

Metrolink will be operating a seven and a half minute frequency on the Altrincham line with more double trams and increased capacity on the network. However,\u00a0services are expected to be extremely busy throughout the day. If you can travel flexibly, the predicted quietest time to travel is after 4pm.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a spectator who needs to drive, a great option is to\u00a0park at Parkway and hop on the tram to Wharfside to cheer your runner on. From there you can get back on the tram to Deansgate-Castlefield to celebrate with them afterwards.<\/p>\n

Fran Wilkinson, Customer and Growth Director at TfGM, said: \u201cThe Manchester Marathon is always a fantastic occasion. We wish everyone taking part the best of luck and are looking forward to helping runners and spectators get to and from the event as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s sure to be a busy day and we\u2019d encourage anyone travelling on Sunday \u2013 whether their trip is for the marathon or other reasons \u2013 to please check our dedicated webpage for how your journey may be impacted by road closures, bus diversions and busy periods.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo avoid congestion and for a more enjoyable trip, consider jumping on the tram and using a contactless payment for a fast and efficient way to travel. Park and Ride sites also provide a free place to park before completing your journey on the tram to the race.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cIf you are coming as a spectator, why not avoid the busy start and finish points and cheer on your runner from one of the lovely places along the route \u2013 whether that\u2019s Sale, Altrincham, Chorlton or somewhere else- and enjoy what south Manchester has to offer?<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the areas along the route are served by tram stops and it\u2019s more likely you\u2019ll be able to get from A to B more easily.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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