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 valve in the footway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 April 2022 – Monday 25 April 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Kew Road, for its entire length.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Mornington Road, Great Gates Road and Balderstone Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: to repair an electric mains supply box in the footway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 9 May 2022 – Tuesday 17 May 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure for vehicles travelling 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 replace a waste water manhole in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 9pm – 11pm, Monday 9 May 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure for vehicles travelling along Oldham Road in a northerly direction from its junction with Queensway to a point 30 metres in a northerly direction. Vehicles travelling in a southerly direction will not be affected.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Kingsway, Milnrow Road and Oldham 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: 8am, Saturday 21 May 2022 – 6pm, 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 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.

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.

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: to repair high voltage cables in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 12 April 2022 – Tuesday 3 May 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Duke Street, from a point 54 metres north of its junction with Bury Street for a distance of 67 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles is Duke Street, Bury Street and Albert Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Heywood
Reason: to facilitate the safe holding of the Tour de Manc cycling event.
Expected start and finish: 10am - 6pm, Sunday 1 May 2022.
Restriction and location:

• One-way working in a southerly direction along Ashworth Road, so vehicles will not be permitted to travel along Ashworth Road in a northerly direction from it junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road to its junction with Edenfield Road.
• Prohibit vehicles from turning right onto Ashworth Road from Bury and Rochdale Road, Chapel Lane and School Lane.
• Prohibit vehicles from turning left onto Ashworth Road from Bury and Rochdale Old Road.

Alternative routes: the alternative route for vehicles will be Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Norden Road, Bagslate Moor Road, Moorland Avenue, Edenfield Road and Ashworth Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: to provide access for heavy equipment and machinery.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Tuesday 19 April 2022 – Friday 29 April 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along:

• Both sides of Riverstone Bridge, for its entire length.
• Both sides of Railway Street, from its junction with Peel Street for the remainder of its length in a south westerly direction.

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

Area: Pennines
Reason: to replace manhole frames and covers in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 29 April 2022.
Restriction and location: temporary closure of Cedar Lane, from its junction with Laburnum Lane to its junction with Granville Court.
Alternative routes: the temporary route for vehicles will be Newhey Road, Bentgate Street and Sycamore Avenue.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.