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 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 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 repair an electric mains supply box in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 10 November 2022 – Thursday 24 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Ansdell Road, from a point 20 metres from its junction with Buxton Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Buxton Crescent and Ansdell Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install traffic calming measures for the new cycle way.
Expected start and finish: Monday 14 November 2022 – Wednesday 21 December 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Abbott Street, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Manchester Road, Nixon Street, Ivor Street and Harry Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: For essential building works of the park wall.
Expected start and finish: Monday 21 November 2022 - Friday 10 February 2023.
Restriction and location

• Prohibit vehicles from waiting at any time on Church Lane from its junction with Nelson Street, west side, for a distance of 34 metres in a southerly direction.
• Suspend (part of) the Borough of Rochdale (Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions) (Various Streets) (Rochdale Township) Order 2008

Schedule No. 3.35
Limited Waiting
Church Lane, Rochdale

• From its junction with Nelson Street, west side, to a point 34 metres in a southerly direction.

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
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 22 November 2022 - Friday 25 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Lane closure on St Marys Gate (southbound) Rochdale between Dane Street and College Road
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a water mains supply in the road and pavement.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 23 November 2022 – Friday 9 December 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Ruskin Road for its entire length on a rolling closure.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Hill Top Drive, Hogarth Road and Balderstone Road. Pedestrian access will not be affected.
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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new gas service supply.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 6 December 2022 – Monday 12 December 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Primrose Street, from its junction with Holmes Street to a point 60 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Holmes Street, College Road, Holland Street and Spotland Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a replacement water manhole in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8am - 5pm, Sunday 11 December 2022.
Restriction and location:
Prohibit vehicles from travelling along:

• Canon Street from its junction with Halifax Road to a point 30 metres in an easterly direction.
• Clayton Street from its junction with Halifax Road to a point 30 metres in a westerly direction.

Alternative route:

• The alternative route for vehicles travelling in an easterly direction of Canon Street will be Halifax Road, Dover Street and Clarke Street.
• The alternative route for vehicles travelling in an easterly direction of Clayton Street will be Halifax Road, Henderson Street and Division Street.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a waste water manhole cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm, Monday 19 December 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Delamere Road, from a point 30 metres from its junction with Neston Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Birkdale Road, Turfhill Road and Neston Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair waste water manhole covers in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 4pm, Monday 19 December 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Elmsfield Avenue, from a point 20 metres south of its junction with Rosewood for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Shelfield Lane, Bagslate Moor Road and Edenfield Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install traffic calming measures for the new cycle way.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 5 January 2023 – Friday 17 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Abbott Street, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route:

• The alternative route for traffic will be Manchester Road, Nixon Street, Ivor Street and Harry Street.
• Pedestrian access will not be affected.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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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 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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To allow for the safe demolition of a building.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 9 November 2022 – Wednesday 30 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Adelaide Street, for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 14 November 2022 – Monday 5 December 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hillside Drive for its full 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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 5 December 2022 – Monday 19 December 2022 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Wilkinson Street, for its entire length.
Alternative route:

• Alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street when the closure is in operation.
• Access will be provided if required and safe to do so.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To investigate and facilitate the safe reconnection of a water supply to a property.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 8 November 2022 – Tuesday 29 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Fox Street, from its junction with Taylor Street to its junction with Bethel Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To replace a frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 3.30pm, Sunday 4 December 2022
Restriction and location:
Temporary prohibition of waiting in the following areas:

• York Street, the north side from a point 89 metres east of its junction with Queen's Park Road for a distance of 68 metres in an easterly direction.
• York Street, the north side from a point 22 metres west of its junction with Chapel Street for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Alternative route: Not applicable.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a water leak in the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 2 November 2022 – Wednesday 23 November 2022.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Shore Road, from a point 80 metres east of its junction with Furness Avenue for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Furness Avenue, Whalley Avenue and Calderbrook Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council