Roadworks on Rochdale's strategic network

Date published: 29 June 2015


Oldham Road, Middleton (A669)
9 July 2015 until 22 July 2015
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control: Multi-way Signals on Oldham Road near it's junction with Hilton Fold (weekend working) and then Two-way Signals near its junction with Springvale (Monday- Friday) to facilitate the safe resurfacing of the carriageway.

Halifax Road, Littleborough (A58)

6 July 2015 until 13 July 2015
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: National Grid
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Halifax Road near it's junction with Bent House to facilitate the safe installation of apparatus in the footway and the carriageway.

Grimshaw Lane, Middleton (B6189)
1 July 2015 until 14 July 2015
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Grimshaw Lane near it's junction with Kirkway to facilitate safe connection to nearby premises.

Manchester Road, Rochdale (A664)
29 June 2015 until 1 July 2015 between 9.30am and 3.30pm daily.
Medium impact, delays possible.
Promoter: BT
Traffic control: Multi-way Signals on Manchester Road near it's junction with Royle Barn Road to facilitate safe installation of new apparatus in the footway.

Bolton Road, Rochdale (A58)
26 June 2015 until 29 June 2015
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: BT
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Bolton Road near Marland Golf Club to facilitate safe replacement of a damaged manhole frame and cover.

Oldham Road, Middleton (A669)
From 26 June 2015 until 30 June 2015.
Medium impact, delays possible.
Promoter: United Utilities
Traffic control: Lane closure on Oldham Road to facilitate the safe replacement of a fire hydrant frame and cover in the carriageway.

Bury Road, Rochdale (B6222)
From 25 June 2015 until 1 July 2015.
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: United Utilities
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Bury Road near its junction with Oakenrod Hill to facilitate the safe replacement of apparatus in the carriageway.

Rochdale Road East, Heywood (A58)
From 23 June 2015 until 29 June 2015.
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: National Grid
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Rochdale Road East near its junction with Crimble Lane to facilitate the safe installation of new apparatus in the footway and carriageway.

Townhead junction (A58) (A671)
From 22 June 2015 until 29 November 2015 (subject to change)
Major impact, delays expected.

The alternative route for vehicles for the temporary No Left Turn is via John Street, Entwisle Road, Yorkshire Street/Halifax Road.

The alternative routes for vehicles for the temporary Road Closures are via:
Baillie Street – Milton Street, Smith Street, Entwisle Road, Yorkshire Street,
John Street – Entwisle Road, Yorkshire Street and vice versa,
Whitworth Road – Howard Street, Falinge Road, Sheriff Street, Spotland Road, St Mary’s Gate and vice versa.

Promoter: Rochdale Borough Council

Traffic control: Temporary No Left Turn from Whitworth Road onto Yorkshire Street. From 12.01am 22 June 2015 until midnight 19 July 2015.

Temporary Road Closure on Baillie Street from its junction with Milton Street to its junction with John Street. From 12.01am 20th July 2015 until midnight 6 September 2015.

Temporary Road Closure on John Street for its entire length. From 12.01am 20th July 2015 until midnight 6 September 2015
Temporary Road Closure on Whitworth Road from its junction with St Mary’s Gate/Yorkshire Street to its junction with Duke Street. From 12.01am 20th July 2015 until midnight 6 September 2015

To facilitate the safe removal and reconstruction of traffic islands as part of the junction layout amendment works.

College Road/ Mitchell Street, Rochdale
From 17 June 2015 until 17 July 2015.
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on College Road and Mitchell Street near its junction with Holland Street to facilitate the safe installation of apparatus in the carriageway.

Bagslate Moor Road, Rochdale
From 16 June 2015 for a period not exceeding 21 days.
Medium impact, delays likely. The alternative route for vehicles are via Edenfield Road, Moorland Avenue, Bagslate Moor Road.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: The following prohibitions are required to allow the safe emergency repair of a high voltage mains cable.
No left turn manoeuvre from Edenfield Road into Bagslate Moor Road
No right turn manoeuvre from Edenfield Road into Bagslate Moor Road
Road closed in a southerly direction along Bagslate Moor Road from its junction with Edenfield Road for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction
Road closed along Bagslate Moor Road from its junction with Palatine Road for a distance of 35 metres in a south-westerly direction.

Todmorden Road, Littleborough (A6033)
From 8 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: National Grid
Traffic control: Multi-way Signals on Todmorden Road near its junction with Barnes Meadows to facilitate the safe installation of apparatus in the footway and the carriageway. Signals will be manned at peak times.
Road closures temporary signals affecting non-strategic routes

Moss Hall Road, Heywood
12 July 2015 only.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: BT
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Moss Hall Road near its junction with Pilsworth Road to facilitate safe access to underground structures.

Hare Hill Road, Littleborough

From 12.01am 29 June 2015 until midnight 21 August 2015.
Medium impact, delays possible. The alternative route for vehicles is Hare Hill Road, Church Street, Featherstall Road, Whitelees Road and vice-versa.
Promoter: National Grid
Traffic control: Temporary Road Closure on Hare Hill Road to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains.

Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale
From 23 June 2015 until 30 June 2015.
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: National Grid
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Rooley Moor Road near its junction with Spod Road to facilitate the safe installation of new apparatus in the carriageway.

Moss Hall Road, Heywood
From 22 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Moss Hall Road at its junction with Heap Street to facilitate safe access to apparatus.

Lower Sheriff Street, Rochdale
From 9.30am 22 June 2015 until midnight 10 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible. The alternative route for vehicles is via Lower Sheriff Street, Mount Street, Ashworth Street and vice-versa.
Promoter: The Golden Mosque
Traffic control: Temporary Road Closure on Lower Sheriff Street to facilitate the safe erection of steel work using a crane.

Martindale Crescent, Middleton

From 17 June 2015 until 17 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Martindale Crescent near its junction with Assumption Road to facilitate safe access to apparatus.

Sale Street, Littleborough
From 15 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: National Grid.
Traffic control: Multi-Way Signals on Sale Street at its junction with Hare Hill Road to facilitate the safe installation of apparatus.

Barehill Street, Littleborough
From 15 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: National Grid.

Traffic control: Multi-Way Signals on Barehill Street at its junction with Lodge Street and its junction with Sale Street to facilitate the safe installation of apparatus.
Yorkshire Street & Whitehall Street, Rochdale
From 8 June 2015 for a period not exceeding 21 days
Moderate impact, delays possible.

The alternative route is Yorkshire Street, Cheetham Street, East Gate Street and Whitehall Street
Promoter: Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control: Emergency Road Closure on Yorkshire Street from its junction with Union Road to its junction with Whitehall Street.

Suspension of (part of) The Borough of Rochdale (Various Streets, Rochdale) (One Way Working) Order 1991; Whitehall Street from Yorkshire Street to South Lane in that direction.

Introduction of a one-way working from East Gate Street to South Street in that direction.
Suspension of (part of) The Borough of Rochdale ((Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions) (Various Streets) (Rochdale Township) Order 2008; Schedule No 9.7 Pay & Display Mon-Sat 8am -6pm Maximum Stay Up To 40 Minutes Whitehall Street the east side from its junction with East Gate to a point 19 metres south of its junction with East Gate Street.

No parking on the easterly side of Whitehall Street from its junction with East Gate Street to a point 19 metres south of its junction with East Gate Street.

The above is required to allow repairs to the carriageway following the discovery of voids beneath the Highway.

Howard Street, Rochdale

From 8 June 2015 until 8 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Howard Street from its junction with Sheriff Street to its junction with Heights Lane to facilitate the safe installation of cables.

Gorrels Way, Rochdale

From 3 June 2015 until 30 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: BT
Traffic control: Temporary signals on Gorrels Way near its junction with Queensway to facilitate the safe installation of apparatus in the footway and carriageway.

Milford Street, Rochdale

From 3 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Milford Street from its junction with Whitehall Street to its junction with Duke Street to facilitate the safe installation of cables.

Duke Street, Rochdale
From 3 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Duke Street from its junction with Milford Street to its junction with Grasmere Street to facilitate the safe installation of cables.

Emma Street, Rochdale
From 3 June 2015 until 3 July 2015.
Minor impact, delays possible.
Promoter: Electricity North West
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Emma Street from its junction with Edmund Street to its junction with Jane Street to facilitate the safe installation of cables.

Calderbrook Road, Littleborough
13 April 2015 until 10 July 2015.
Medium impact, delays likely.
Promoter: Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control: Temporary Signals on Calderbrook Road to facilitate the safe rebuilding of Calderbrook Retaining Wall.

Events on the highway

Sutherland Road, Argyle Street, Gordon Way, Heywood
From 12 noon until 1.30pm on 4 July 2015.

Minor impact, delays possible. Due to the nature and duration of the event it is not necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
Promoter: Cartwheel Arts

Traffic control: Temporary Road Closure is in effect to facilitate the safe holding of the Darn Hill Festival Parade.

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