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 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 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 fix a burst water main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 13 July 2023 – Thursday 3 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of College Bank Way, for its entire length.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for traffic.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 24 July 2023 – Monday 4 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hartley Lane, for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed on street.
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 install a new gas service.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Saturday 5 August 2023 – 6.30pm, Sunday 6 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary one-way operation on Sheriff Street, from its junction with Spotland Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction. Traffic heading south won't be affected.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Spotland Road, St Mary's Gate, Whitworth Road and Howard Street.
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 roads.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day from Wednesday 9 August 2023 – Wednesday 30 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Great Howarth, for its entire length.
• Rhodes Street, for its entire length.
• Kitter Street, for its entire length.
• Louise Street, for its entire length.

Alternative route: Diversion routes will be signed on site when the closures are in place.
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 install a new cycleway at the junction of Manchester Road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 14 August 2023 – Friday 25 August 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary suspension of the one-way working on Partington Street. Vehicles will be able to travel along the open sections Partington Street in both directions.
• Temporary closure of a section of Partington Street. This will be from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.

Residential access will be maintained.
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 21 August 2023 – Monday 18 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Bankfield Lane for its entire length, from the junction with Clay Lane to Mercer Lane.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed on street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

 

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: To repair a void under the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 11 July 2023 – Tuesday 1 August 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Grimshaw Lane, from its junction with Sandy Lane for a distance of 150 metres in a north westerly direction.
• Suspension of one-way restrictions on Dale Street, Albany Street and Wood Lane.

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 carry out pavement works and install parking bays.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 4pm each day from Monday 7 August 2023 - Friday 18 August 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Patterdale Drive from a point 55 metres north of its junction with Buttermere Drive to its end in a northerly direction.
• Temporary prohibition of waiting along the east side of Patterdale Drive 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: Tuesday 8 August 2023 – Tuesday 22 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Kirkway, from its junction with Mount Road to its junction with Penrhyn Avenue.
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 daily, Monday 14 August 2023 - Wednesday 30 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along Bowness Road from its junction with Windermere Road to its junction with Searness Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Windermere Road, Wood Street and Bowness Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Wednesday 16 August 2023 – Thursday 14 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of Baker Street and Fielding Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Monday 21 August 2023 - Monday 11 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire length of Mainway East.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Monday 21 August 2023 - Tuesday 12 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along Tewksbury Avenue for its entire length and Tintern Road from its junction with Whalley Road to its junction with Hopwood Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace gas mains in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 21 August 2023 – Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Uplands, from a point 20 metres south of its junction with Rookway for a distance of 85 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Uplands, Kingsway, Crow Hill North and Rookway.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Tuesday 22 August 2023 - Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of:

• Hartsop Drive
• Whinfell Drive
• Hillcrest
• Broughton Close
• Fairbank Drive

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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Wednesday 23 August 2023 - Thursday 14 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of Stratford Road and Evesham Close.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

 

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 8.30am - 3.30pm, Thursday 20 July 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along:

• West Starkey Street, from its junction with Bamford Road to its junction with Garden Street.
• Starkey Street, from its junction with Bamford Road to its junction with Queen Street.

Alternative route:

• The alternative route for vehicles wishing to access West Starkey Street is Bamford Road, Market Street, Bridge Street, Peel Street, Cherwell Avenue, Bank Top Street and West Starkey Street.
• The alternative route for vehicles wishing to access Starkey Street is Bamford Road, Market Place, York Street, Queens Park Road and Starkey Street.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Friday 4 August 2023 – Thursday 10 August 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working along Coronation Avenue, from its junction with Middleton Road to its junction with Manchester Road. This means vehicles won't be allowed to travel in a south easterly direction between these points.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to make left or right turns from Manchester Road onto Coronation Avenue.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to make right turns from Arnold Avenue onto Coronation Avenue.

Alternative route: The alternate route for vehicles will be Manchester Road, Queen Elizabeth II Way and Middleton Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To hold the parade of the Mill de Gras Carnival.
Expected start and finish: 10.30am – 12.30pm, Saturday 5 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Cherwell Avenue, from its junction with Derby Street to its junction with Millbank Street.
• Bank Top Street, from its junction with Cherwell Avenue to its junction with George Street.
• Peel Lane, for its entire length.
• Furness Avenue, for its entire length.
• Clay Bank Street, from its junction with Furness Avenue to its junction with Peel Lane.

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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 14 August 2023 – Monday 21 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following streets:

• Burns Street, from its junction with Manchester Street for a distance of 45 metres in a south westerly direction.
• Hall Street, from its junction with Manchester Street for a distance of 30 metres in a south westerly direction.

Alternative route:

• The alternative route to access Burns Street will be Manchester Street, Hardfield Street, Schofield Street and Burns Street.
• The alternative route to access Hall Street will be Manchester Street, Hardfield Street, Schofield Street and Hall Street.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 21 August 2023 – Friday 1 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Walton Street, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 30 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be Manchester Road, Newhouse Road and Walton Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Monday 21 August 2023 - Tuesday 12 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles proceeding or waiting along Hind Hill Street, from its junction with Egerton Street to its junction with Wilton Grove.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Friday 25 August 2023 - Friday 15 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of:

• Brayshaw Close
• Mills Street
• Wham Bar Drive
• Partington Street

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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Sunday 27 August 2023 - Tuesday 5 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles proceeding and waiting along:

• Orchard Street, from its junction with Mutual Street to its junction with Fold Street.
• Wild Street, from its junction with Dewhurst Street to its junction with Rochdale Road East.
• Mutual Street, for its entire length.
• Woodland Road, for its entire length.
• Promenade Street, from its junction with Aspinall Street to its junction with Wild Street.
• Dewhurst Street, for its entire length.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
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 repair a leaking water main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 12 July 2023 – Wednesday 2 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Shore Mount, from a point 130 metres south of its junction with Shore Road for a distance of 50 metres in a westerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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

• 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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a defective frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 11am, Sunday 6 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Harbour Lane, from a point 15 metres north of its junction with Beechfield Road for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.
• Beechfield Road, from its junction with Harbour Lane for a distance of 20 metres in a westerly direction.

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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Monday 7 August 2023 – Monday 28 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles from travelling or waiting along the entire lengths of:

• Furness Street
• Tintern Avenue
• Beechwood Avenue

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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Monday 7 August 2023 – Monday 28 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of:

• Ribble Avenue
• Sycamore Close
• Salts Drive
• Petts Crescent
• Hodder Avenue

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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Wednesday 9 August 2023 – Wednesday 30 August 2023.
Restriction and location:
Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of:

• Great Howarth
• Rhodes Street
• Kitter Street
• Louise Street

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

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm daily, Monday 14 August 2023 – Monday 4 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Prohibition of vehicles from proceeding or waiting along the entire lengths of Chadwick Close and Royds Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To test the level crossing.
Expected start and finish: 1am – 5.30am, Sunday 27 August 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Smithy Bridge Road, from a point 15 metres north west of the level crossing for a distance of 40 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route is Smithy Bridge Road, Milnrow Road, Wildhouse Lane, Kiln Lane, Bridge Street, Rochdale Road, Milnrow Road, Albert Royds Street, Halifax Road and Smithy Bridge Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council