Southern Gateway investment

We're committed to maintaining and improving the network through our capital investment programme

Greater Manchester Combined Authority have identified the Southern Gateway area of Manchester as a strategic development site to populate the area with mixed leisure, commercial, retail and residential development. The demand at Mayfield forms part of significant development over the past 10 years. The level of demand and the need for capacity requires an area for a new primary substation.

To keep disruption to a minimum, we’re also installing a new connection at the same time for essential services.

🔔 Traffic management information

We always aim to carry out our work as planned and with as little disruption as possible. However, the dates we publish for road works can sometimes change. This is because a number of factors outside our control can affect when it is safe or practical for our teams to work, such as weather conditions, ground conditions and emergency repairs. 

Start date	End date	Location	Traffic management
23/10/2026	01/11/2026	Moss Lane East (Jct Heald Grove)	Road Closure
31/10/2026	13/11/2026	Aquarius Street	Road Closure
02/11/2026	13/11/2026	Bronte Street	Road Closure
05/11/2026	25/11/2026	Eyre Street	Road Closure
18/11/2026	18/11/2026	Rusholme Place	Give and Take
23/11/2026	27/11/2026	Arnott Crescent	Road Closure
25/11/2026	22/12/2026	Epping Street	Road Closure
30/11/2026	04/12/2026	Brindle Place	Road Closure
04/01/2027	22/01/2027	Poynton Street	Road Closure
18/01/2027	21/02/2027	Lloyd Street North (Jct Monton Street)	Road Closure
18/01/2027	19/02/2027	Moss Lane East	Multi-way Signals
13/02/2027	21/02/2027	Denmark Road	Multi-way Signals
22/02/2027	12/03/2027	Seaton Way	Road Closure
22/02/2027	02/03/2027	Delvino Walk	Road Closure
08/03/2027	11/04/2027	Charles Halle Road	Multi-way Signals
03/04/2027	04/04/2027	Greenheys Lane	Multi-way Signals
10/04/2027	11/04/2027	Greenheys Lane	Multi-way Signals
21/05/2027	04/06/2027	Denmark Road	Multi-way Signals

 

Project overview

Engineers have commenced the work which will see £6.5m worth of upgrades carried out on the power network in the Southern Gateway area of Manchester.

As part of our capital investment programme, these works will establish a 33,000kW underground cable circuit between Longsight and the delivery of a new primary substation at Hulme as well as an extended switchboard at Longsight primary substation to reinforce and future-proof the network.

Once complete, local homes and businesses are expected to benefit from the new and improved infrastructure along with supporting the regeneration of the area.

• This £6.5m investment will enable mixed leisure, commercial, retail and residential development in the area.
• The project supports our commitment to reinforcing the network and futureproofing for increased demand from low carbon technologies.
• We are working closely with Manchester City Council to coordinate works and minimise disruption.
• Road closures and diversions may be necessary but will be carefully planned and communicated in advance in collaboration with local authorities. 
• We are committed to keeping residents, businesses, and commuters informed every step of the way.

All work has been agreed with the local authorities.