Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Date published: 19 October 2022


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:


Rochdale: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To provide a safe and convenient place to park away team supporter coaches on match days at the Crown Oil Arena, and to safely vacate supporters away from the stadium.

Expected start and finish: Saturday 1 January 2022 – Saturday 31 December 2022.
Restriction and location:

  • Temporary one-way working on Ings Lane in a northerly direction along the westerly carriageway, from its junction with Edenfield Road to its junction with Rooley Moor Road. Vehicles won't be able to travel along Ings Lane in a southerly direction from its junction with Rooley Moor Road to its junction with Edenfield Road.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from turning right from Lisbon Street onto Ings Lane.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from turning right from Great Flatt onto Ings Lane.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from turning left from Innes Close onto Ings Lane.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from turning right from Cutgate Road onto Ings Lane.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from travelling along Wilbutts Lane, from its junction with Sandy Lane to its junction with Churchill Street.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from travelling along Phoenix Street, from its junction with the easterly side of Ings Lane for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.
  • Temporarily prohibit vehicles from waiting at any time on Ings Lane, both sides from its junction with Rooley Moor Road to its junction with Edenfield Road.

Alternative route

  • The alternative route for vehicles along Wilbutts Lane is Sandy Lane, Edenfield Road and Churchill Street.
  • The alternative route for vehicles along Phoenix Street is Churchill Street and Rooley Moor Road.
  • The alternative route for vehicles along Ings Lane (southbound) is Ings lane (northbound), Caldershaw Road and Edenfield Road (A680).

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To allow essential building works on the park wall.

Expected start and finish: Monday 26 February 2022 – Friday 10 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of parking at any time on a part of the south side of Nelson Street. This will be enforced from a point 9 metres north west of its junction with Church Lane for a distance of 56 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: Not applicable.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair the carriageway.

Expected start and finish:

  • The closure of Dell Road will be in place from Tuesday 23 August 2022 – Monday 31 October 2022.
  • The prohibition of waiting will be in place from 8am – 5pm, Mondays to Fridays, Tuesday 23 August 2022 – Monday 31 October 2022.

Restriction and location:

  • Temporary closure of Dell Road, from its junction with Shawclough Road for a distance of 330 metres in a north westerly direction.
  • Temporary prohibition of waiting and loading or unloading on Dell Road, from its junction with Shawclough Road for a distance of 305 metres in a westerly direction.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install 2 electric link boxes in the pavement and a new electric main in the road.

Expected start and finish: 8am, Saturday 22 October 2022 – 5pm, Sunday 23 October 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Shawclough Road, from a point 22 metres south of its junction with Harrdige Street for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Bentley Street, Whitworth Road and Shawclough Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area Rochdale
Reason: To install new car charging facilities in the car park area.

Expected start and finish: 8am - 6pm from Friday 28 October 2022 - Friday 11 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporarily suspend parking and loading at any time on the east side of Whitehall Street from its junction with Queen Street to its junction with Rope Street. The restriction will be indicated by cones placed on the highway.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold a bonfire and firework display at Cronkeyshaw Common.

Expected start and finish: 6pm - 9pm on Sunday 2 November 2022.
Restriction and location:
Temporarily prevent vehicles from travelling along:

  • Greenbank Road from its junction with Whitworth Road to its junction with Eva Street.
  • Dewhirst Road from its junction with Greenbank Road to its junction with Binns Nook Road.
  • Temporarily suspend waiting and loading at any time along:
  • Fieldhouse Road on the southside only for its entire legnth.

Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install traffic calming measures in the highway.

Expected start and finish: Monday 7 November 2022 - Friday 25 November 2022.
Restriction and location:
To prohibit vehicles from travelling along:

  • Clement Royds Street from the southerly side of its junction with Spotland Road to a point 20 metres in a southerly direction.
  • Clement Royds Street from the northerly side of its junction with Spotland Road to a point 20 metres in a northerly direction.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a water mains supply in the road.

Expected start and finish: Monday 7 November 2022 – Friday 25 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Kildare Crescent, from its junction with Lilac Road to a point 271 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Lilac Road, Friars Crescent and Hill Top Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold a Remembrance Day memorial service.

Expected start and finish: 7am - 2pm on Sunday 13 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Prohibit vehicles from travelling along Woodhouse Lane from its junction with Shawfield Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a north-westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Shawfield Lane, Edenfield Road and Woodhouse Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair BT ducting in the highway.

Expected start and finish: Monday 14 November 2022 - Wednesday 16 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Prohibit vehicles from travelling along Ramsay Street from its junction with George Street for 20 metres in a westerly direction. Pedestrian access won't be affected.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be George Street, Entwisle Road and Nile Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new sewer connection in the carriageway.

Expected start and finish: Tuesday 22 November 2022 - Wednesday 30 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Prohibit vehicles from travelling along Freehold Street from its junction with King Street South to a point 30 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Merefield Street, New Barn Lane, Ashfield Street, Boundary Street, Tweedle Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold the Norden Christmas lights swtich-on.

Expected start and finish:

  • The closure of Edenfield Road will be operative from 6pm–6.45pm, Saturday, 3 December 2022.
  • The closure of Trinity Street and Clapgate Road will be operative from 3pm–10pm.
  • The suspension of loading and waiting at any time on Edenfield Road will be operative from 6pm–6.45pm.
  • The suspension of loading and waiting at any time on Trinity Street and Clapgate Road will be operative from 3pm–10pm.

Restriction and location

  • Temporary closure of Edenfield Road, from its junction with Hutchinson Road to a point 345 metres in a south easterly direction. Waiting or loading will be prohibited in this area during the times specified on this page.
  • Temporary closure of Trinity Street, for its entire length. Waiting or loading will be prohibited in this area during the time times specified on this page.
  • Temporary closure of Clapgate Road, for its entire length. Waiting or loading will be prohibited in this area during the time times specified on this page.

Alternative route: There are no alternative routes for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council


Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: To allow the safe delivery of works required for a new housing development.

Expected start and finish: Monday 22 August 2022 – Friday 26 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Rothay Drive, from its junction with Bonscale Crescent for its entire length.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To install new traffic calming measures in the road.

Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 24 October 2022 – Friday 28 October 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Baytree Lane for its entire length. The road will be closed in stages and access will be maintained to off-street premises where possible.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Oldham Road (A669) and Mills Hill Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace gas mains in the road.

Expected start and finish: Monday 24 October 2022 – Friday 4 November 2022.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

  • Monmouth Street, from its junction with Birchwood Road for a distance of 55 metres in a northerly direction.
  • Elmbank Road, from its junction with Monmouth Street for a distance of 40 metres in an easterly direction.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Monmouth Street, Larchview Road, Oakdene Road and Birchwood Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To make room for coach parking for attendees at the Safe Drive Stay Alive event

Expected start and finish:

  • 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 31 October 2022 – Thursday 3 November 2022.
  • 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 7 November 2022 – Thursday 10 November 2022.
  • 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 14 November 2022 – Wednesday 16 November 2022.

Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along L/Cpl Joel Halliwell VC Way on the south westerly side, from a point 54 metres south east of a point opposite the south easterly side of Old Hall Street, for a distance of 52 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route: Not applicable
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.

Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 31 October 2022 – Monday 28 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Pilkington Street, for its entire length.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles. Access will be provided if required and safe to do so.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council


Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.

Expected start and finish: Monday 19 September 2022 – Sunday 30 October 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Garden Street, for its entire length. The road will be closed in sections and we'll maintain access to all on-street and off-street premises where possible.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Bridge Street (A58), George Street and West Starkey Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair a damaged sewer within the carriageway.

Expected start and finish: Thursday 13 October 2022 - Thursday 3 November 2022.
Restriction and location

  • The centre lane from a point 15 metres east of the un-named road linking Market Street with Dawson Street for a distance of 39 metres in an easterly direction.
  • It will then transfer to the near side lane for a further distance of 35 metres in an easterly direction.

Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.

Expected start and finish: 8am - 6pm each day from Monday 17 October 2022 – Monday 7 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Prohibit vehicles from travelling along and waiting at any time along Tonge Street from its junction with Miller Street to its junction with Aspinall Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on the street when the closure is in operation.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To build a sewer connection for a new housing development.

Expected start and finish: Monday 24 October 2022 – Monday 7 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Peel Lane, from a point 25 metres south west of its junction with Tintern Avenue for a distance of 55 metres in a south westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Peel Lane, Cedar Avenue and Claybank Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council


Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Littleborough
Reason: To allow access for heavy equipment and machinery.

Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 11 July 2022 – Monday 12 December 2022.
Restriction and location:
Temporary prohibition of waiting along the following areas:

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

Alternative route: Not applicable
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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