Engineering works on Greek Street have hit the halfway mark, with the old bridge now removed.

The railway below the Greek Street bridge / Armoury roundabout has been closed since 2 August, as engineers work to replace the 67-year-old bridge with a new one. 

200 old concrete beams have now been removed and taken off the site by a fleet of 67 heavy goods vehicles.

It's left a 60-metre 'cavernous' gap between Edgeley and the Armoury, which engineers will spend the next 10 days re-bridging. 

The new bridge is expected to last for 120 years, and features 51 parts. 

Each part will be carefully lifted and lowered into place by one of two crawler cranes on the site. 

What Greek Street looks like without the bridge (Image - Network Rail)

However, although the railway is re-opening soon, there are another few months of works due at Greek Street on 'surface' level. It means that it will remain closed to cars until Spring 2026.

William Brandon, Network Rail's project manager, said: "After years of planning it is fantastic to see the work at Greek Street get off to such a good start.

"The team on site are doing a great job, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the new bridge installed within the next two weeks.

"Once the railway reopens, journeys for passengers will be safer and more reliable for the next 120 years. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve the West Coast Main Line for future generations. 

Murphy has been carrying out the work on behalf of Network Rail (Image - Network Rail)

"I'm very grateful to passengers and the Stockport community for their patience during this essential work.

"I'd advise everyone to continue to plan their journeys carefully on the National Rail Enquiries website. We've done everything we can to create the best possible alternative travel plan."

Cllr Grace Baynham, Cabinet Member of Parks, Highways and Transport Services, said: "We're continuing to work closely with our partners to support our local residents and businesses every step of the way as Network Rail delivers the essential improvements Stockport needs.

"I want to thank residents and businesses for their continued patience and resilience - we know it hasn't been easy, but the way people have responded to the disruption so far really shows the strength of our community."

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