MAN resurfacing 23R/05L for 8 months from January

So the 2nd runway does have it’s uses after all!

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/transport/s/1371954_revamp_to_shut_manchester_airport_runway_at_night_for_eight_months

Basic thrust of that page:
23R/05L to be resurfaced, rewired and get better lighting starting in January and it won’t be completed till September – it’s scheduled to take place at nighttime 5 times a week (times it is closing: 2130-0600 Sundays to Thursdays). Cost is £20 million.