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This is what the new Deansgate looks like after a stretch was pedestrianised

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The pedestrianisation of Deansgate began today with barriers put up to prevent traffic in the heart of Manchester city centre.

Engineers worked from 8am to install 'surface guard' barriers blocking off access to vehicles along a quarter mile stretch the the road.

As reported in the Manchester Evening News , a section of Deansgate between King Street West and Blackfriars Street has been closed to traffic.

Council bosses have said they hope the change will become permanent, subject to consultation. Campaigners have been calling for more pedestrianisation in the city centre to help people exercise while observing social distancing rules during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

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