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 construct a roadway drainage system.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 September 2023 – Friday 22 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary 10mph speed limit on Over Town Lane for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To demolish a balcony safely.
Expected start and finish: Monday 30 October 2023 – Friday 12 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lower Falinge, from its junction with Eliza Brierley Drive for a distance of 51 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new waste water manhole cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Clifford Street, from a point 23 metres south of its junction with Cecil Street for the rest of its length.
Alternative route: There are no alternative routes available for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 8 January 2024 – Monday 5 February 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Bridgefold Road, for its entire length.
• Residential access will be maintained where possible.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on street when the closure is in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new gas mains supply in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 15 January 2024 – Friday 26 January 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary prohibition of waiting along the north side of Mellor Street, from its junction with College Road for a distance of 107 metres in a westerly direction.
• Access for residences and business will be maintained.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: To provide space for coach parking for those attending the pantomime event at the Middleton Arena.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day: Monday 18 December 2023 – Thursday 21 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along the south westerly side of L/Cpl Joel Halliwell VC Way. This will be from a point 54 metres south east of a point opposite the south easterly kerb line of Old Hall Street, for a distance of 52 metres.
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 replace a frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Winchester Avenue, from its junction with Newbury Grove for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Winchester Avenue, Shaftesbury Drive, Salisbury Avenue and Newbury Grove.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and new connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 8 January 2024 – Friday 19 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Schofield Street, from its junction with Mount Street for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Schofield Street, King Street and Mount Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Wardle Village Christmas Eve Carol Concert.
Expected start and finish: 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Sunday 24 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Ramsden Road, from its junction with Crossfield Road to its junction with Wardle Fold.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council