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The plan that will completely transform how we travel around Manchester city centre

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It's a plan that will completely change how we walk, drive and cycle around Manchester city centre - and it's now been finalised.

Re-worked proposals for new cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings across the city have been set out. Work on the scheme is set to start this summer.

A long list of changes has been made to the plans following feedback from the public, which include junction upgrades, more loading bays for businesses and a new bus stop. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community It comes as Manchester council aims for 90 pc of trips to the city centre during morning peak times to be made on foot, by cycle or on public transport by 2040.

Labour councillor Tracey Rawlins, executive member for environment and transport at Manchester council, said: "Transforming the way in which we get around Manchester is a key ambition of the council in the coming years.

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