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The area around Sportcity in east Manchester will be very busy throughout the Games period.
In late July and early August the Commonwealth Games will be in full swing in east Manchester. The Games are a major sporting event that will bring excitement and entertainment to the city and it is vital that Manchester residents enjoy the Games while they are in town.
There are typically two sporting sessions a day during Games time. Spectators will arrive over a two to three hour period for each session, but they will, of course, all exit over a much shorter period.
Busiest times
Between 15:00 and 19:00 and between 21:00 to 00:00.
Residents’ parking
Some spectators may attempt to park on local streets rather than pay for car parking. To avoid this, temporary residents’ parking schemes will be in operation in the areas closest to Sportcity.
Temporary road closures
Thursday 25 July
Opening Ceremony
12:00 - 00:00 Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road
Sunday 28 July
Marathon
10:00 - 12:00 Ashton New Road
Sunday 4 August
Closing Ceremony
12:00 - 00:00 Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road
Coach parking 23 July - 4 August
24 hours Riverpark Road
One way route
In addition, Bradford Road will be one-way from Alan Turing Way to Varley Street (except for authorised vehicles) throughout the Games to help reduce the congestion approaching Sportcity.
Areas for drivers to avoid
Ashton Old Road
Ashton New Road
Alan Turing Way
Great Ancoats Street
Find out more
Detailed information from the East Manchester hotline 0161 230 2116 (residents), 0161 230 8997 (businesses) or www.neweastmanchester.co.uk
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