The controversial change that means people 'don't want to go into town'

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An Uber driver says city centre gridlock has seen his takings slashed by forty percent in a year. Mohin Khan, 38, has spoken out after a weekend of jams in town sparked anger amongst residents and businesses.

Particular ire has been directed at the creation of a cycle lane down the length of Deansgate which means traffic can now only travel one way - southbound - from the junction with King Street West all the way down to the crossroads at Liverpool Road.

Work on the final stretch of cycle lane from the junction with Peter Street to near the Beetham Tower, which began in August, is ongoing.

That stretch of cycle lane is not yet open but traffic is down to one lane, with temporary lights currently in place at the end of Deansgate. READ MORE: 'An absolute joke': Fury over Deansgate cycle lanes after weekend of gridlock Drivers reported being stuck in jams for over an hour on and around Deansgate at the weekend with videos circulating online of fights breaking out among motorists.