Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

You can search for roadworks, or report roadworks issues, via Rochdale Council:

• www.rochdale.gov.uk/roadworks
• Email highways@rochdale.gov.uk
• Phone 0300 303 8879 (between Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm)

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Rochdale: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair a sewer under the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 18 January 2024 – Thursday 8 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Mere Lane from its junction with Ellesmere Street for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Boundary Street, Tweedale Street and Milkstone Place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install electricity utilities equipment in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 19 February 2024 – Sunday 25 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Crescent Road. This will be from its junction with Kingsland Road to a point 180 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Crescent Road, Eskdale Avenue, Bolton Road and Matthew Moss Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To make improvements to the junction.
Expected start and finish:

• Monday 19 February 2024 – Monday 13 May 2024.
• The 4-way traffic signals will only be used from 7am–7pm, Mondays–Fridays when necessary between these dates.

Restriction and location:
Temporary single phase 4-way signals at the junction of Bury Road and Sandy Lane. The scheme involves:

• Upgrading of the traffic signal ducting/chambers to allow the replacement of the traffic signal installation. The new signals will include controlled pedestrian/cyclist crossings.
• Re-alignment of the kerb lines on all approaches and change of lane designation on Roch Valley Way to improve traffic flow and safety for vehicle movements.
• Resurfacing of footways and carriageway and new road markings to tie-in on all approaches.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To inspect a waste water manhole chamber in the road.
Expected start and finish: 3am – 5am, Monday 26 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Drake Street, from a point 5 metres south of its junction with South Parade for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route:

• The alternative route for buses will be South Parade, Newgate, St Mary's Gate, John Street, Molesworth Street, Milnrow Road and Drake Street.
• These works will not interfere with tram services.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair a water service in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 26 February 2024 – Friday 1 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Royle Road, from a point 10 metres south of its junction with Silk Street to a point 50 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Royle Barn Road, Manchester Road and Silk Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new cycle way at the junction of Manchester Road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 March 2024 – Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Restriction and location:

• While this work is in place, the one-way restrictions along Partington Street will be suspended. Vehicles will be allowed to travel in both directions along the entire length of Partington Street except for the part that will be closed, as described below.
• Temporary closure of part of Partington Street. This will be from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.
• Part of Nixon Street will be closed, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 40 metres in a westerly direction. There will be no waiting allowed along this stretch.
• Part of Royal Barn Road will be closed, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction. There will be no waiting allowed along this stretch.
• Residential access will be maintained.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new sewer manhole cover supply in the road.
Expected start and finish: 7pm – 10pm, Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting in a section of Gordon Street. This will be from its junction with Oldham Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: Not applicable.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday, 11 March 2024 – Sunday 2 June 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Norman Road, from its junction with Dane Street to a point 470 metres in a south westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed onsite.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out urgent water works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 17 January 2024 – Wednesday 7 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Maple Close, from a point 45 metres north of its junction with Birchwood Road for a distance of 35 metres in a northerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace gas mains in the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 14 February 2024 – Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Hawkshead Drive, from a point 23 metres north of its junction with Fairfield Road for a distance of 190 metres in a north easterly direction.
• Access will be provided if required and safe to do so.

Alternative route: The alternative route will be Hawkshead Drive and Fairfield Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To facilitate highway improvements.
Expected start and finish: Friday 16 June 2023 – Friday 5 April 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary 20mph speed limit on Pilsworth Road, from its junction with Moss Hall Road to the Heywood Distribution Park entrance.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To carry out electrical works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 7 February 2024 – Monday 12 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of the unnamed footpath from Lewis Drive to Bury Old Road, for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 17 February 2024 – Friday 1 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Walton Street, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 30 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester Road, Newhouse Road and Walton Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a leaking hydrant in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 1 February 2024 – Thursday 22 February 2024 or until the work is completed if sooner.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of a part of Finance Street. This will be from its junction with New Road to its junction with James Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is James Street, Watling Street and New Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To carry out tests to the level crossing.
Expected start and finish: 12.10am – 5.30am, Sunday 11 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Smithy Bridge Road. This will be from a point 15 metres north west of the level crossing for a distance of 40 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Smithy Bridge Road, Milnrow Road, Wildhouse Lane, Kiln Lane, Bridge Street, Rochdale Road, Milnrow Road, Albert Royds Street, Halifax Road and Smithy Bridge Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To replace a frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 4pm, Sunday 25 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Weston Street. This will be from its junction with Rochdale Road to a point 7 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Weston Street, Nall Street, Whitehead Street and Rochdale Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council