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 promote social distancing measures due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Expected finish: Friday 30 April 2021.  
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Packer Street, from its junction with Nelson Street for a distance of 56 metres in a northerly direction.
• Temporary one-way operation on Nelson Street. Vehicles will not be able to travel in a westerly direction between the junction with Church Lane and the junction with King Street.

No waiting for any vehicle in the following areas:

• The east side of King Street, from a point 5 metres north of its junction with Nelson Street to a point 39 metres south of its junction with Fleece Street.
• The west side of King Street, from its junction with Nelson Street for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.
• The west side of King Street, from its junction with Fleece Street for a distance of 39 metres in a southerly direction.
• The east side of Packer Street, from its junction with Fleece Street for a distance of 27 metres in a southerly direction, including the new termination point.
• The south side of Nelson Street, from a point opposite the easterly kerb of King Street to a point 7 metres west of a point opposite the west kerb of Kong Street.
• The north side of Nelson Street, from its junction with King Street for a distance of 7 metres in a westerly direction.

No waiting for any vehicles except taxis in the following areas and times:

• No waiting at any time except for taxis in Town Hall Square, the east side within the parking bay, from a point 3 metres south of its junction with the most northerly access road connecting Packer Street to a point 3 metres north of its junction with the most southerly access road connecting Packer Street.
• No waiting 6pm-10am except for taxis in Fleece Street, the north side from a point 5 metres east of its junction with King Street for a distance of 14 metres in an easterly direction.
• No waiting 10am-6pm except for vehicles with a valid disabled persons parking badge in Fleece Street, the north side from a point 5 metres east of its junction with King Street for a distance of 14 metres in an easterly direction.
• No waiting at any time except for goods vehicles loading and unloading in Nelson Street, both sides from a point 7 metres west of its junction with King Street for a distance of 16 metres in a westerly direction.
• No waiting at any time except for goods vehicles loading and unloading in King Street, the west side from a point 5 metres north of its junction with Nelson Street to a point 39 metres south of its junction with Fleece Street.
• No waiting 8am-6pm, maximum stay up to 10 hours, for any vehicle not displaying a valid payment ticket in Nelson Street, the south side from a point 9 metres west of its junction with Church Lane to a point opposite the east kerb of King Street.

Alternative route: the alternative route for Packer Street is The Esplanade, Manchester Road, Drake Street, School Lane and Church Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to replace a waste water manhole cover in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8pm, Thursday 21 January - 12 midnight, Friday 22 January 2021.
Restriction and location: temporary one-way operation of Queensway, from the junction of Hartley Lane for a distance of 10 metres heading east only. Vehicles heading west won't be affected.
Alternative route: the alternative route for vehicles heading east is Edinburgh Way, Manchester Road, St Mary's Gate, John Street, Molesworth Street, Milnrow Road, Fishwick Street, Oldham Road and Queensway.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to repair a gas mains supply in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Monday 1 February - 5pm, Saturday 20 February 2021.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working on Falinge Road, eastbound for a distance of 20 metres from the junction with Sheriff Street. Westbound vehicles won't be affected.
• Temporary one-way working on Howard Street, eastbound for a distance of 25 metres from the junction with Falinge Road. Westbound vehicles won't be affected.

Alternative routes:

• The alternative route for eastbound vehicles on Falinge Road is Bentley Street, Whitworth Road and Howard Street.
• The alternative route for eastbound vehicles on Howard Street is Spotland Road, St Mary's Gate, Whitworth Road and Howard Street.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: for a highway and environmental improvement project.
Expected start and finish: 8.30am, Monday 1 February - 5pm, Friday 12 March 2021.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Bull Brow and The Butts Avenue, for their entire length.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for pedestrians is The Butts, Yorkshire Street and Baillie Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: to repair a burst water main and subsequent damage to the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Monday 11 January - 8am, Monday 1 February 2021.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Long Street, from its junction with Church Brow for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is indicated by diversion signs.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: Virgin Media are currently installing new Fibre Broadband in the Heywood area.
Expected start and finish: ongoing
Who to contact: for any issues about this work, please use the following methods to gain the quickest and safest possible resolution:

• Contractors on site - contact a site supervisor. They are best placed to resolve many issues there and then. In most instances, this will be the quickest and safest way to resolve any issue.
• Virgin Media Helpdesk - if unresolved, or there are no contractors in the area, or if the site has been left in an unsafe manner and requires urgent attention, please ring the Virgin Media helpdesk on 0333 000 5925. The helpdesk hours are: Monday-Friday, 8am-7.30pm, Saturday, 8am-12noon. The helpdesk will alert the contractor and Virgin Media's compliance engineers.
• Alternatively, please email expansionworks@virginmedia.co.uk with details of your address and preferred contact method.
• Rochdale Borough Council Highways - we need to be aware of issues being raised with Virgin Media. Please email highways@rochdale.gov.uk or phone on 0300 303 8879, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
• At all other times, please phone our Contact Centre on 0300 303 8875 for emergency work on the highway.

Area: Heywood
Reason: to facilitate construction work to widen the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Monday 8 February - 6pm, 1 August 2022.
Restriction and location:

• Prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Hareshill Road, from its junction with Hill Top Road, for a distance of 670 metres in a south easterly direction.
• Vehicles exceeding 18 tonnes will be able to travel along Hareshill Road for a distance of 1,092 metres in a north-westerly direction.
• Vehicles wider than 7 feet, 6 inches will be permitted to travel along Hareshill Road from its junction with Manchester Road to a point 60 metres north-west of its junction with Manchester Road. 

Alternative routes:

• To access Hareshill Road from Manchester Road: Manchester Road, Manchester Street, Church Street, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Market Place, Market Street, Bridge Street and Pilsworth Road.
• To access Hareshill Road from Pilsworth Road: Pilsworth Road, Bridge Street, Dawson Street, Bamford Road, Market Place, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Church Street, Manchester Street and Manchester Road.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: to repair a leaking water main in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 6.30am, 7 January 2021 - 23.59pm, Wednesday 27 January 2021.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Alpine Drive, from its junction with Pennine Drive for a distance of 40 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Pennine Drive and Alpine Drive.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Pennines
Reason: to repair a leaking gas main in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 6.30am, Monday 18 January - 11.59pm, Sunday 7 February 2021 or until the work is completed, whichever is sooner.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Clifton Street, Edmund Street, Dale Street, Bridge Street, Harbour Lane North and Whitworth Street.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Pennine Drive and Alpine Drive.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.