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 electrical mains equipment in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 5 June 2023 – Friday 30 June 2023.
Restriction and location

• Temporary closure of Hargreaves Street and Manley Road, for the full length of both roads.
• Residential access will be maintained.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Manchester Road and Bolton Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 12 June 2023 – Monday 10 July 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of parking along Northdene Drive for its entire length, from its junction with Bamford Way to the end.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed on street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 19 June 2023 – Friday 4 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following:

• Willbutts Lane, from its junction with Churchill Street to a point 95 metres in an easterly direction.
• Roe Street, for its entire length
• Woodstock Street, for its entire length
• Blair Street, for its entire length
• Rooley Street, for its entire length
• Preston Street, for its entire length
• Edenfield Street, for its entire length
• Thrush Street, for its entire length
• Marleborough Street, for its entire length
• Blenheim Street, for its entire length

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new electric mains supply in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 26 June 2023 – Friday 1 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time on the southerly side of Bolton Road and Rochdale Road East, from the junction with Manley Road to a point 1,074 metres in a westerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install telecommunications ducting in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Tuesday 27 June 2023 – 8pm, Wednesday 28 June 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary suspension of the cycle lane on Mellor Street from a point 226 metres south of its junction with Bridgefold Road for a distance of 118 metres in a northerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To maintain the free flow of traffic along Bolton Road while Eid prayers are being held.
Expected start and finish: 6am – 11am on Wednesday 28 June 2023 and Thursday 29 June 2023.
Restriction and location: Waiting will be temporarily prohibited on both sides of Bolton Road, from its junction with Marland Fold for a distance of 150 metres in a south westerly direction.
Organised by; Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new cycleway at the junction of Manchester Road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 3 July 2023 – Friday 14 July 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary suspension of the one-way system on Milne Street. Vehicles will be able to travel in both directions.
• Temporary closure of part of Milne Street, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new cycleway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 10 July 2023 – Tuesday 8 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Railway Approach for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signposted on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 3 August 2023 – Friday 11 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following areas:

• Broad Lane, from its junction with Oldham Road to a point 453 metres in an easterly direction.
• Broad Lane, from its junction with New Broad Lane to a point 71 metres in an easterly direction.
• Access will be maintained for residents.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Rochdale Road, Crompton Way, Shaw Road and Oldham Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair a water valve in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 7 August 2023 – Friday 11 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Balderstone Road, from its junction with Mornington Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Mornington Road and Kew Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To safely repair a water mains supply in the carriageway and footway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 7 August 2023 - Friday 18 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporarily prohibit vehicles from travelling along The Strand from its junction with Mornington Road to a point 107 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Mornington Road, Balderstone Road and The Strand.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 9 August 2023 – Wednesday 30 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Belmont Way, for its entire length.
• Sweet Briar Close, for its entire length.
• Glen Gardens, for its entire length.
• Heights Avenue, for its entire length.
• Augusta Street, for its entire length.
• Augusta Close, for its entire length.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Friday 11 August 2023 – Friday 1 September 2023 as and when required.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Edward Street, for its entire length.
• Denton Street, for its entire length.
• Oldmill Street, from its junction with Hope Street to a point 48 metres in a southerly direction.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 12 August 2023 – Saturday 2 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Church Road, from its junction with Morningside Close to a point 176 metres in a southerly direction.
• Stannybrook Close, for its entire length.
• Stiups Lane, from its junction with Delamere Road to a point 178 metres in a westerly direction.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Sunday 13 August 2023 – Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Bosworth Street, for its entire length.
• Norwich Street, for its entire length.
• Sparth Bottoms Road, for its entire length.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 17 August 2023 – Thursday 7 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Elton Street, for its entire length.
• Progress Street, for its entire length.
• Vicarage Road North, from its junction with St Martins Street to a point 142 metres in a south easterly direction.
• Manley Road, from its junction with Onslow Street to a point 105 metres in a northerly direction.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 28 August 2023 – Tuesday 19 September 2023, as and when required.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Sudley Road, for its entire length.
• Oxford Avenue, from its junction with Midge Hall Drive to a point 109 metres in a north easterly direction.
• Brooklands Court, for its entire length.
• Linnet Hill, for its entire length.

Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed onsite.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 30 August 2023 – Wednesday 20 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Spotland Tops, for its entire length.
• Meadow View, from a point 42 metres north of its junction with Ravendale Close for a distance of 71 metres in an easterly direction.
• Meadow View, from a point 5 metres south of its junction with Ravendale Close for a distance of 71 metres in an easterly direction.
• Belvoir Street, for its entire length.

Alternative route: Alternative routes will be signed onsite.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the carriageway
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 September 2023 – Monday 25 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Fisherfield, from its junction with Cut Lane to a point 81 metres in a southerly direction.
• Woodhouse Lane, from a point 182 metres from its junction with Shawfield Lane for a distance of 110 metres in a north westerly direction.
• Hutchinson Road, for its entire length.

Alternative route: There is no alternative route for the Woodhouse Lane cul-de-sac section.
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 replace gas mains in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 24 July 2023 – Monday 7 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Mount Road, from its junction with the Mount Road roundabout and Kirkway for a distance of 40 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Mount Road, Manchester New Road, Kingsway and Kirkway.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 4.30pm each day, Monday 31 July 2023 – Wednesday 2 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Boswell Way, for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Touchet Hall Road and Finlan Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To install new traffic calming measures in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 4pm each day, Monday 31 July 2023 – Friday 11 August 2023 as needed.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Kingsley Road, for its entire length.
• Chaucer Road, for its entire length.

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

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

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To carry out electrical works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 13 June 2023 – Tuesday 4 July 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Pilsworth Road, from its junction with Broadfield Street for a distance of 165 metres in a southerly direction, to the entrance of Broadfield Business Park.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Pilsworth Road, Moss Hall Road, Heap Brow, Bury New Road, Bury Street and Bridge Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair a leaking water main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 14 June 2023 – Wednesday 5 July 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Glamis Avenue, from its junction with Middleton Road for a distance of 30 metres in an easterly direction.
Organised by:P Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 28 June 2023 – Friday 30 June 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of George Street, from its junction with Bridge Street to its junction with West Starkey Street and Bank Top Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed onsite.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To hold the Darnhill Festival Parade.
Expected start and finish: 11.30am – 1.15pm, Saturday 1 July 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Argyle Street, from its easterly junction with Sutherland Road to its westerly junction with Sutherland Road.
• Argyle Parade, for its entire length.
• Sutherland Road, from its easterly junction with Argyle Street to its westerly junction with Argyle Street.

Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, it's not necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To install a new water main.
Expected start and finish: Friday 14 July 2023 – Tuesday 15 August 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working along Airborne Way, from its junction with Pilsworth Road to its junction with Manchester Road. Vehicles won't be able to travel in a north westerly direction between these points.
• Vehicles won't be able to turn right from Hill Top Road onto Airborne Way.
• Vehicles won't be able to turn left or right from Manchester Road onto Airborne Way.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester Road, Manchester Street, Church Street, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Market Place, Market Street, Bridge Street and Pilsworth Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To facilitate access for heavy equipment and machinery.
Expected start and finish: Monday 10 April 2023 – Tuesday 10 October 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of waiting for vehicles at any time along:

• 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.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish:

• 8am – 5pm, Saturday 15 July 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Sunday 16 July 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Saturday 22 July 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Sunday 23 July 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Saturday 29 July 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Sunday 30 July 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Saturday 5 August 2023.
• 8am – 5pm, Sunday 6 August 2023.

Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Stockton Street, from a point 45 metres north of its junction with Church Street to the end in a northerly direction.
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