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 maintain essential deliveries to building works at Kingsway Park High School.
Expected start and finish: Monday 2 January 2023 – Thursday 31 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary prohibition of parking on Stiups Lane at the following points:

• The west side from its junction with Turfhill Road for a distance of 50 metres in a north easterly direction
• The east side, from a point 50 metres from its junction with Turfhill Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north easterly direction

Alternative route: Not applicable.
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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day, Monday 6 February 2023 – Monday 20 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Roach Place. This will be from its junction with George Street for a distance of 115 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route:

• Alternative routes 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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To reconstruct the pavements.
Expected start and finish: Monday 6 February 2023 – Sunday 19 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Palatine Street and Rathbone Street, for their entire lengths.
Alternative route: The alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install structural steelwork.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 5pm each day, Monday 13 February 2023 – Thursday 30 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lower Falinge, from its junction with Redcross Street for a distance of 100 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Redcross Street, Waterhouse Street and Toad Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To enable Electricity North West to repair an electrical cable.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 21 February 2023 – Thursday 23 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Half Acre Lane, for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be Half Acre Road, Bury Road and Roch Valley Way.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To carry out electrical works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 21 February 2023 – Sunday 26 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Muriel Street. This will be from its junction with Lockhart Street and Kings Road for a distance of 70 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
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 facilitate drainage works and build a new site entrance.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 25 January 2023 – Monday 10 April 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Don Street, from a point 165 metres north of its junction with Oldham Road for a distance of 107 metres in a northerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day, Monday 13 February 2023 – Monday 6 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Church Avenue, 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 replace a defective frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm, Monday 20 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Manor Road. This will be from its junction with Ash Walk for a distance of 60 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for Manor Road, Kingsway, Manchester New Road and Mainway.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To allow electrical works to be undertaken.
Expected start and finish: Monday 6 March 2023 – Friday 10 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along the north side of Lodge Street. This will be from a point 24 metres east of its junction with Market Place for a distance of 55 metres in an easterly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To replace gas mains and carry out other works.
Expected start and finish: Monday 20 February 2023 – Friday 24 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Schofield Street. This will be from its junction with Royal Avenue to its junction with Cowburn Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Schofield Street, Walton Street, Manchester Road, Manchester Street and Hardfield Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To carry out investigative works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 21 February 2023 – Friday 24 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Ashworth Road. This will be from a point 440 metres north of its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road for a distance of 130 metres in a north westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Ashworth Road, Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Norden Road, Bagslate Moor Road, Moorland Avenue and Edenfield Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a water leak in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 26 January 2023 – Thursday 23 February 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Shore Road. This will be from its junction with Shore Lea for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a damaged sewer in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 2 February 2023 - Thursday 23 February 2023 or until the work is completed, whichever is sooner.
Restriction and location: Prohibit vehicles travelling south on Finance Street from turning right onto James Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Finance Street, New Road, Arm Road and James Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To reconstruct the pavements.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 February 2023 – Monday 13 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Wordsworth Crescent and Southey Close, for their entire lengths.
Alternative route: The alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council