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 the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 15 November 2021 - Tuesday 23 August 2022.
Restriction and location

• Temporary closure of Dell Road to vehicles, from a point 305 metres from its junction with Shawclough Road for a distance of 330 metres in a north westerly direction.
• Temporary closure of Dell Road to vehicles and pedestrians from a point 485 metres from its junction with Shawclough Road for a distance of 364 metres in a north westerly direction.
• Temporary suspension of parking at any time along Dell Road from its junction with Shawclough Road for a distance of 297 metres in a westerly direction.

Alternative route; The alternative route for vehicles will be Market Street, Shawclough Road and Dell Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair damaged electric mains in the footway.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 7 June 2022 – Tuesday 28 June 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Charter Street, from its junction with Oldham Road to a point 10 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Oldham Road, Argyle Street and Clarendon Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace an electric mains supply.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 June 2022 – Wednesday 20 July 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lichfield Terrace, for its entire length.
Alternative route: There's no alternative route for vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install 4 new sewer connections for a new housing development.
Expected start and finish: Sunday 26 June 2022 – Monday 25 July 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Royle Road, from its junction with Silk Street to a point 218 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Silk Street, Manchester Road and Royle Road. Residential access will still be maintained.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install new telecommunications equipment in the highway verge.
Expected start and finish: 8pm - 3.30am each night, Monday 4 July 2022 - Sunday 10 July 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of the slip road of the A627(M) northbound onto Edinburgh Way.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is south east along Edinburgh Way, Queensway then north west along Edinburgh Way.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install traffic calming measures in the highway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 July 2022 – Friday 22 July 2022.
Restriction and location:

Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Church Stile, for its entire length
• School Lane, for its entire length
• Vicars Drive, for its entire length
• Moore Street, for its entire length

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site. Pedestrian access won't be affected.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install traffic calming measures in the highway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 July 2022 – Wednesday 27 July 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Martlet Avenue, for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Bamford Way, Wordsworth Way, War Office Road and Norden Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a BT pole in the footway.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 4pm, Sunday 10 July 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Back Oldham Street, for its entire length.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a waste water manhole cover at the junction with Moss Street.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am - 3pm, Thursday 14 July 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Millfield Grove to vehicles for its entire length.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for traffic.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: to replace gas mains and other associated works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 4 May 2022 – Wednesday 13 July 2022.
Restriction and location: the prohibition of vehicles from travelling along Boardman Lane, from its junction with Hilton Walk to its junction with Ellis Lane, and Ellis Lane for its entire length.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Boardman Lane, Manchester Old Road (A576) and Heywood Old Road (A6045).
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Middleton
Reason: To repair a damaged water main in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 11pm, Monday 20 June 2022 – 5am, Tuesday 21 June 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lance Corporal Joel Halliwell VC Way, from its junction with Old Hall Street for a distance of 121 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace a defective frame and cover in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm, Tuesday 28 June 2022.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary prohibition of vehicles from turning right from Manchester Old Road onto Lands End Road.
• Temporary prohibition of vehicles from turning left from Lands End Road onto Manchester Old Road.

Alternative route: Alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street when the restrictions are in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To hold the Darnhill Festival Parade.
Expected start and finish: 11.30am – 1.15pm, Saturday 2 July 2022.

Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of the following roads:
• Argyle Street, from its easterly junction with Sutherland Road to its westerly junction with Sutherland Road
• Argyle Parade, for its entire length
• Sutherland Road, from its easterly junction with Argyle Street to its westerly junction with Argyle Street

Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, it isn't necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To construct a sewer and manholes in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 6 June 2022 – Friday 17 June 2022.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Wildhouse Lane Old Section, from its southerly junction with Wildhouse Lane for a distance of 30 metres in an easterly direction.
• Temporary 30mph speed limit on Wildhouse Lane, from a point 100 metres south of its southerly junction with Wildhouse Lane Old Section for a distance of 200 metres in a northerly direction.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Wildhouse Lane and Wildhouse Lane Old Section.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Milnrow and Newhey Carnival.
Expected start and finish:

• The Prohibition of Vehicles Order will be operative from 12.30pm – 2.30pm, Saturday, 18 June 2022.
• The Prohibition of Waiting Order will be operative from 10am – 2.30pm, Saturday, 18 June 2022.

Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Haugh Lane, for its entire length
• Huddersfield Road, from its junction with Haugh Lane to its junction with Newhey Road and Shaw Road
• Newhey Road, for its entire length
• Dale Street, for its entire length
• Station Road, for its entire length
• Equitable Street, for its entire length
• Harbour Lane North, for its entire length
• Bridge Street, from its junction with Harbour Lane North to its junction with Dale Street

Temporary prohibition of waiting in the following areas:

• Haugh Lane, for its entire length
• Huddersfield Road, both sides from its junction with Haugh Lane to its junction with Peppermint Close
• Newhey Road, the westerly side from the M62 bridge to its junction with New Street.

Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, it isn't necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council