 The work is expected to be finished by September |
People using the tram network to travel in and out of Manchester city centre are facing disruption. Work has started to replace worn-out tracks on the Metrolink line between Altrincham and Old Trafford.
Twenty miles of track, some of which is more than 50 years old, is being replaced as part of the �100m upgrade.
Replacement bus services will run on the affected Metrolink route and extra train carriages will run in rush-hour between Altrincham and Manchester.
Trams will continue to run between Old Trafford and Manchester until the end of July before the whole of the line from Altrincham to Cornbrook closes for most of August.
Passengers who travel from the Altrincham, Navigation Road or Timperley Metrolink stops will also be able to use their tickets on train services from Hale, Altrincham or Navigation Road to reach Manchester city centre.
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) said the work was necessary because of the age of some of the track.
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