Station closure extended
Reporter: Lucy Kenderdine
Date published: 09 May 2016
CLOSURE extended . . . Cheapside Bus Station will remain closed until May 23
BUS passengers in Oldham are being advised that the temporary closure of Cheapside bus station has been extended until May 23 to allow contractors to carry out additional essential carriageway repair works.
The station, which has been closed since April 8, will remain shut for an additional two weeks after excavations identified the need for further works to the carriageways.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has apologised for any inconvenience and advised passengers to allow extra time when making journeys.
The following bus services will continue to use bus stops around the town centre on West Street, Lord Street, King Street and St Mary’s Way: 58, 59, 81, 81A, 83, 159, 180, 184, 343, 350, 402, 406, 407, 408, 409, 412 and 415.
When Cheapside reopens, carriageway resurfacing will continue at the West Street bus stands for a further two weeks.
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