Methinks Metrolink works old boy
From the TfGM website
Transport for Greater Manchester - Corporate - Airport line utilities diversions
Relevant bit is
Ringway Road West and Outwood Lane: A temporary, mandatory 30mph speed limit will be in force along Ringway Road West and Outwood Lane from late July 2011 for approximately 18 months. This is for safety reasons due to the on-going traffic management at Outwood Lane and the proposed Metrolink roadworks on Ringway Road West. This will be a legal speed limit enforced by Greater Manchester Police.
My note - this new limit is now in place
Map of works here
http://www.tfgm.com/metrolink/airpor...-July-2011.pdf
Update of works programme due in September.
The line is due to open in 2016 and will provide a tram every 12 minutes between Manchester Airport and Manchester City Centre.
So leave plenty of time for your journey for the next few years......
Looks like diversion routes through the estate will be similarly affected.
No mention yet on the Airport website - perhaps a job for first thing on Monday
Suzeman