Construction on the Metrolink Light Railway System
In 2009 an extensive construction program was implemented in the city centre prior to the introduction of the new trams.  This involved the laying of new tracks and replacing the tarmac and bricks that surrounded them with granite blocks.  This construction lasted for several months and caused the closure of the system within the city centre during that time.  Below are some glimpses of that work.

















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In 2010 work is underway on a new line from Piccadilly Station.  It will run through New Islington to the stadium and velodrome at Sportscity and on to Droylesden and eventually Ashton-under-Lyne.











When the line reaches Great Ancoats Street it dips down beneath the road.



On the other side of Great Ancoats Street it resurfaces next to Pollard Street.



It runs along Pollard Street with the Millener's Wharf development to the north of it.




Then past the Bank of England pub before heading on towards Sportscity.










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Update February 2011



The new wall constructed around the entrance to the tunnel that takes the Metrolink under Great Ancoats Street.



The station under construction near Islington Wharf and Pollard Street.



Above:  The lines passing Milleners Wharf.


Below:  The new line beyond Ashton New Road heading out along the Medlock Valley.







The line swoops around Sportscity eventually approaching Ashton New Road again skirting around the Asda Superstore beside Alan Turing Way.








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In 2014 -2015 a new Metrolink line was under constructed through the city centre.  (The images below were taken in February of 2015)

This new route begins in St Peter's Square ...






It travels along Mosley Street before turning left into Princess Street passing beside Town Hall.  In Albert Square the new line turns right along Cross Street .....





..... and on into Corporation Street.  Passing Marks and Spencer and Selfridges on one side and the Arndale Centre on the other. 


It skirts Exchange Square, the Printworks and the National Football Museum before entering a refurbished Victoria Station.