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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to repair a damaged water mains in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 8 March 2022 – Tuesday 29 March 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Broadfield Street, from its junction with Broadfield Stile to a point 40 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Drake Street, Park Street, St Albans Street and Broadfield Stile.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to repair a damaged waste water pipe in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 8 March 2022 – Tuesday 29 March 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of George Street, from a point 24 metres in a northerly direction from its junction with Greenwood Street for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative routes: there is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to install a water main in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 28 March 2022 – Sunday 3 April 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Toad Lane, from its junction with Howard Street to a point 20 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative routes:

• The alternative route for vehicles travelling south will be Howard Street, Whitehall Street, Hope Street, Lower Falinge and Toad Lane.
• The alternative route for vehicles travelling north will be Lower Falinge, Red Cross Street and Howard Street.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to inspect a waste water manhole chamber in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 3am – 9.30am, Sunday 3 April 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary one-way working along Drake Street, from a point 5 metres south of its junction with South Parade for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction. Northbound vehicles won't be affected.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles will be South Parade, Newgate, St Mary's Gate, John Street, Molesworth Street, Milnrow Road and Drake Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to facilitate the safe repair of an electric mains supply box in the footway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 9 May 2022 – Tuesday 17 May 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along Ansdell Road, from a point 33 metres from its junction with Buxton Crescent for a distance of 17 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles will be Buxton Crescent and Ansdell Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to reset a water fire hydrant chamber and valve lid in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 21 May 2022 – Sunday 22 May 2022.
Restriction and location: prohibition of right or left turns from Albert Royds Street into Roch Street.
Alternative routes:

• The alternative route for vehicles travelling in a north westerly direction on Albert Royds Street into Roch Street will be Albert Royds Street, Halifax Road and Cook Street.
• The alternative route for vehicles travelling in a south westerly direction on Albert Royds Street into Roch Street will be Albert Royds Street, Reservoir Street, Belfield Road, Entwisle Road, Halifax Road and Cook Street.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: to allow the installation of signage and lighting on the Railway Bridge.
Expected start and finish: 6am – 6pm each day on Saturday 19 March 2022 and Sunday 20 March 2022.
Restriction and location: to prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Baytree Lane, from its junction with Fern Close for a distance of 95 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles will be Baytree Lane, Oldham Road (A669) and Mills Hill Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Middleton
Reason: to carry out tests on the carriageway and prohibit parking to provide safe, unobstructed access for vehicles past the work areas.
Expected start and finish: Monday 11 April 2022 – Friday 22 April 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along the south side of Mount Road in the following areas:

• Its junction with Manchester New Road, for a distance of 25 metres in an easterly direction.
• Its junction with Lever Walk, for a distance of 22 metres in an easterly direction.
• Its junction with High Barn Road and Uplands, for a distance of 30 metres in a westerly direction. 

Alternative routes: not applicable.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: to fix a defective reinstatement in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 4pm, Tuesday 12 April 2022.
Reason: to fix a defective reinstatement in the carriageway.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Chapel Street, from its junction with Rochdale Road to its junction with York Street.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Rochdale Road and York Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: to allow the safe maintenance to the level crossing signals and telecommunication systems.
Expected start and finish: 11pm, Saturday 19 March 2022 – 5am, Sunday 20 March 2022.
Restriction and location: prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Smithy Bridge Road, from a point 50 metres north-west of the level crossing to a point 50 metres south-east of the level crossing.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Smithy Bridge Road, Milnrow Road (Littleborough), Wildhouse Lane, Kiln Lane, Bridge Street, Rochdale Road, Milnrow Road (Rochdale), Albert Royds Street, Halifax Road (A58) and Smithy Bridge Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.