Major Upgrade Set for Greek Street Bridge This August

The Greek Street Bridge will be fully demolished and rebuilt this August, with Network Rail investing £20 million in the critical 67-year-old structure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

From August 2–22, the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line will be closed, forcing major service changes including diversions and bus replacements. The railway will reopen on the morning of August 23.

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To prepare the public, Network Rail will host an information session on July 15, from 4–7 p.m. at Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School near Stockport station. Attendees can speak directly with project staff and travel officials.

The Greek Street Bridge, built in 1958, is being replaced with a modern structure designed to last up to 120 years. This investment will ensure safer, more reliable travel for decades to come.

During the closure, no trains will run between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly via Macclesfield and Cheadle Hulme. Services from Altrincham into Stockport will also be suspended.

Where possible, trains will be rerouted around Stockport. Passengers should check the National Rail website for the latest updates and route information.

Greek Street Bridge Closure Brings Wide-Ranging Impact

William Brandon, Network Rail project manager, said the Greek Street Bridge rebuild is a once-in-a-generation project. He urged travelers to plan ahead and apologized for the disruption.

He added that teams have worked with train operators, Stockport Council, and Transport for Greater Manchester to provide the best alternative travel options during the closure.

Avanti West Coast station manager Lisa Magee confirmed the ticket office and underpass will remain open. Rail replacement buses will serve passengers throughout the works.

Teams Prepare Greek Street Bridge Site for Reconstruction

In March 2025, the Greek Street roundabout above the bridge closed to traffic. Since then, contractor Murphy has been preparing the site for the complex operation.

Engineers coordinated with utility providers to divert vital services like electricity and water into a temporary structure to ensure no interruption during demolition.

By late July, crews will complete utility work and begin removing the bridge’s surface layer. Two large cranes will then be installed on-site for the demolition and replacement.

Stephen Rhodes, bus director at TfGM, said Bee Network buses will honor rail tickets. He emphasized the long-term benefits of the project for both road and rail users.

Source, photo: www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

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