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Verified reporting on the proposed new stadium, planning, regeneration and the wider Old Trafford district.
confirmedWelcome to Manchester Connected
We're launching an independent record of the proposed new Manchester United stadium and the wider Old Trafford regeneration.
confirmedHow we verify information
Every fact on this site is checked against primary sources. Here's how we separate confirmed facts from proposals and speculation.
confirmedWhere the project stands today
The proposal is currently in design development and pre-planning. No planning application has been submitted and construction has not started.
proposedUnderstanding the proposed site
The latest identified location sits approximately 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford stadium. The final boundary is not yet confirmed.
proposedThe wider Old Trafford regeneration area
Around 370 acres of surrounding land are within scope for a mixed-use regeneration programme. We break down what has been said and what has not.
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