Water main burst causes travel disruption in Manchester city centre
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 20:44 · Archive
A burst water main on Portland Street in Manchester has closed Piccadilly Bus Station and forced multiple Bee Network bus services to be diverted.
A water main burst on Portland Street in Manchester on Wednesday caused immediate travel disruption across the city centre. Piccadilly Bus Station was closed for the rest of the day and multiple Bee Network bus services were diverted whilst repair work took place. A massive puddle formed at the junction with Chorlton Street, with water streaming down the road.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) confirmed that road closures and bus diversions would remain in place until further notice. TfGM deployed teams across the city centre to support passengers and advised service users to check the TfGM website or Bee Network app for updates on affected services.
The incident caused disruption beyond transport. A local gym on Faulkner Street temporarily closed due to the burst, affecting customers' plans. One commuter, Mohammed Ahmed, described his day off as 'ruined' by the closure. Other travellers expressed frustration at the cascading effect of the disruption, with one noting they were already without tram services and now faced additional bus service changes.
How it is being reported
- Nightmare on Portland Street as burst water main causes Bee Network chaos and commuter miseryBus passengers were warned of disruptions into the eveningManchester Evening News · 28 Oct, 20:28
- Travel disruption as water mains bursts in city centrePortland Road is closed and buses are being diverted after a mains water pipe burst earlier.BBC Manchester · 28 Oct, 13:29
In this story: Portland Street · Manchester · Piccadilly Bus Station · Bee Network · Transport for Greater Manchester · United Utilities
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