Viadux

Viadux is a residential development under construction in the Castlefield area of Manchester, England. The first phase comprises a 40-storey residential skyscraper; the second phase proposals, if approved, will include a 76-storey skyscraper and 23-storey building.

When completed, at 139 m, the first phase residential building will be the ninth-tallest in Greater Manchester. It was designed by SimpsonHaugh, who also designed the adjacent Beetham Tower, which was completed in 2006.

Planning
A planning application for a 40-storey residential building, 14-storey office building, together with ground floor commercial space, was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2017, with approval obtained in July 2017. A number of planning condition variations and non material amendments for the development were subsequently made.

In October 2022, it was reported that the developer Salboy was looking to replace the approved office element with a second apartment building that could be up to 60 storeys tall.

In November 2023, second phase plans were unveiled by the developer for a 76-storey skyscraper and a 23-storey building, with a combined total of 900 apartments. If approved and constructed, the 241 m (790 ft) tall skyscraper would overtake Deansgate Square South Tower to become the tallest building in Greater Manchester, as well as the third-tallest building in the United Kingdom.

Construction
Construction of the first phase Viadux Building B2 commenced in 2021 and is expected to complete in 2024. The residential tower will contain 375 apartments.

In April 2023, a construction worker was injured after a reported explosion at the tower.

Amenities
Viadux is located close to Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop, with access to Deansgate railway station via a footbridge. It is also adjacent to Deansgate and the Manchester Central Convention Complex (commonly known as Manchester Central or GMEX).