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 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 resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am - 5pm daily from Monday 20 February 2023 – Sunday 12 March 2023.
Restriction and location
Prohibition of vehicles proceeding along:

• Kings Road from its junction with Kingsway to its junction with Percy Street.
• Percy Street from its junction with Kings Road for a distance of 130 metres in a westerly direction.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install water connections for a new housing development.
Expected start and finish: Friday 24 February 2023 - Friday 10 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along Royle Road from its junction with Silk Street to a point 160 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Silk Street, Manchester Road and Royle Barn Road. Residential access will be maintained.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To divert a gas main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 6 March 2023 – Monday 20 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Handley Street for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Ashworth Street and Clement Royds Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To carry out gas works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 March 2023 - Friday 17 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along Worcester Street from its junction with Langton Terrace for a distance of 78 metres in a southerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a gas main across the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 March 2023 – Friday 17 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Viking Street, from its junction with Sandy Lane to a point 5 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Sandy Lane, Edenfield Road and Savoy Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To construct traffic calming measures in the road.
Expected start and finish: 7.30am – 5pm each day from Monday 13 March 2023 – Friday 17 March 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads for their entire lengths:

• Bertha Road
• Rosefield Crescent

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To facilitate the required works for the new cycle way.
Expected start and finish: Monday 20 March 2023 - Sunday 9 April 2023.
Restriction and location

• Introduce one-way working in a westerly direction along Keswick Street, from its junction with Manchester Road (A664) to its junction with Knoll Street.
• Prohibit vehicles from undertaking a left turn manouovere from Knoll Street onto Keswick Street.
• Prohibit vehicles from waiting at any time along:
• The northerly side of Keswick Street from its junction with Knoll Street to its junction with Manchester Road (A664).
• The easterly side of Knoll Street from its junction with Keswick Street to its junction with Colwyn Street.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles travelling along Keswick Street in an easterly direction and wishing to continue onto Manchester Road (A664) is Knoll Street, Nixon Street, Manchester Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To facilitate the required works for the new cycle way.
Expected start and finish: Monday 20 March 2023 - Sunday 9 April 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporarily prohibit vehicles from travelling along Royle Barn Road, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Royle Barn Road, Royle Road, Silk Street and Manchester Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a defective frame and cover.
Expected start and finish: 7pm - 10pm, Tuesday 28 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along Holland Street from its junction with College Road for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be College Road, St Marys Gate, Spotland Road and Holland Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To disconnect and replace an old supply.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 28 March 2023 - Thursday 30 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles proceeding along Stiups Lane from its junction with Buxton Crescent to its junction with Welbeck Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Stiups Lane, Weston Avenue, Broad Lane, Turf Hill Road, Ansdell Road and Buxton Crescent.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair the subway wall.
Expected start and finish: Monday 3 April 2023 - Sunday 16 April 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of pedestrians proceeding along the subway under Albert Royds Street in both directions.
Alternative route: The alternative route for pedestrians is Halifax Road, Halifax Road subway and Albert Royds Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new cycle way at the junction of Manchester Road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 10 April 2023 – Friday 28 April 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Suspension of the one-way restrictions on Partington Street. Vehicles will be able to travel in both directions along the entire length of Partington Street where open.
• Temporary closure of Partington Street, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install new traffic calming measures in the road.
Expected start and finish:

• 8am – 5pm, Sunday 16 April 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Sunday 23 April 2023.

Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Heights Lane from its junction with Knowsley Street to a point 435 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Howard Street, Whitehall Street and Quarry Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair a waste water manhole cover in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8am - 3pm on Wednesday 19 April 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporarily prohibit vehicles from travelling along Wordsworth Way from its junction with War Office Road to a point 25 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Bamford Way, Broadhalgh Road, Bury Road, and War Office Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 27 May 2023 - Sunday 4 June 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along Durban Street from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 47 metres in a southwesterly direction.
Alternative route:

• The alternative route for vehicles exiting Durban Street in a northeasterly direction will be Hannover Street, Heywood Road, Partington Street and Manchester Road.
• The alternative route for vehicles entering Durban Street in a southwesterly direction will be Heywood Road and Hannover Street.

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 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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To install new traffic calming measures.
Expected start and finish: 7.30am - 5pm daily, Monday 20 March 2023 - Friday 31 March 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along:

• Durnford Street for its entire length
• Mellalieu Street for its entire length
• Rectory Street for its entire length

Alternative route: The alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street while the closures are in operation.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair a damaged sewer in the road.
Expected start and finish: Friday 17 February 2023 – Friday 10 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Adelaide Street. This will be from a point 40 metres east of its junction with Queen Street for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Queen Street, Longford Street and Queens Park Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To install new electricity cables.
Expected start and finish: Monday 27 February 2023 - Friday 10 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding along Wildhouse Lane Old Section from its southerly junction with Wildhouse Lane for a distance of 30 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Wildhouse Lane and Wildhouse Lane Old Section.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To carry out maintenance of the level crossing signals and telecommunication systems.
Expected start and finish: 12.01am - 5.30pm, Sunday 12 March 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of 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 route: 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 and Smithy Bridge Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council