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Bury Light Night - travel advice and road closures

Tonight (Friday 11 October) is Bury Light Night, when the town will come alive with all manner of arts, music, performance and visual treats.

Unusual and special events for all the family will take place against a backdrop of lit-up buildings and animated public spaces, mostly free, between 6pm and 9pm.

There will also be a tasty array of bustling markets and food and drink on offer, plus late shopping opportunities.


Getting to Bury Light Night

Buses or trams are a great way to get to Bury Light Night. You'll have no problems parking and there are direct services to Bury from most surrounding areas and further afield. Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website www.tfgm.com to find out which is the best service for you. Here you will find information about fares and a journey planner for all public transport in the region. Alternatively, phone Traveline on 0871 200 22033 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras).

Road closures

On Friday 11 October road closures will be in place at the locations and times shown below.

  • Bolton Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Back Broad Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Bank Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Broad Street to Back Market Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Back Market Street closed all day.
  • Cooper Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Market Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Market Place closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Moss Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • Silver Street closed from 5pm to 10pm.
  • The Rock closed from 7am to 11pm

ENDS

Issued: 11 October 2013.

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Peter Doherty

Peter Doherty

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Committed to providing good quality services to our residents

Bury Council consists of six towns, Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Formed in April 1974 as a result of Local Government re-organisation it was one of the ten original districts that formed the County of Greater Manchester. The Borough has an area of 9,919 hectares (24,511 acres) and serves a population of 187,500.

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