I noticed recently there there were some works taking place by the underpass / subway that connects Hulme with the city centre.  

Great, I thought:

• Fixing the street lighting?
• Repairing the broken pavements?
• Some landscaping even?

But no – it’s a tower to show adverts for pants to drivers on the Mancuian Way:

I noticed a similarity to a much bigger tower nearby:

Maybe it’s an urban design masterplan type thing.