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 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: 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

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 repair an electric main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 September 2023 – Sunday 24 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Ann Street, from its junction with Henry Street to a point 20 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Milk Street, William Street, Suffolk Street, Henry Street, Milkstone Road, Milk Street and Ann Street.
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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8pm – 6am each night from Monday 11 September 2023 – Friday 3 November 2023 or until the work is complete.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Manchester Road, from a point 57 metres north of its junction with Kingsland Road for a distance of 1,157 metres in a southerly direction.
• Queensway, from its junction with Manchester Road to a point 90 metres in a north easterly direction.
• Please note both roads won't be closed at the same time.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Edinburgh Way, Queensway and Manchester Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new cycleway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 September 2023 – Saturday 30 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Railway Approach, for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To construct a roadway drainage system.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 September 2023 – Friday 22 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary 10mph speed limit on Over Town Lane for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair water services in the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm, Sunday 24 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting and parking on the south side of Yorkshire Street, from a point 3 metres east of its junction with West Street for a distance of 50 metres in an easterly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new telecommunications cable in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 25 September 2023 – Tuesday 26 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary one-way operation of John Street, from its junction with Yorkshire Street to a point 89 metres in a southerly direction. This will only affect vehicles travelling south.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles travelling west on Yorkshire Street towards John Street is St Mary's Gate, Manchester Road, Drake Street, Milnrow Road and Molesworth Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 25 September 2023 – Friday 6 October 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure and prohibition of waiting along the old section of Manchester Road, from its junction with Castle Hill Close to a point 350 metres in a northerly direction.
• Access will be maintained for residents and businesses.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be the old section of Manchester Road and the newer section of Manchester Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 9 October 2023 – Tuesday 10 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Alma Street, from its junction with Clementina Street for a distance of 63 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed onsite.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a replacement water valve in the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Saturday 14 October 2023 – 5pm, Sunday 15 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of 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 east along Clayton Street will be Halifax Road, Henderson Street and Division Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 16 October 2023 – Monday 20 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Cliff Street for its entire length, from its junction with Dean Street to its junction with Cook Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed on street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install new telecommunications equipment in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm, Thursday 19 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Thrush Street, from a point 19 metres north of its junction with Beaufort Street for a distance of 25 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Beaufort Street, Rooley Moor Road and Bentinck 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, Tuesday 19 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Checham Avenue, from its junction with Avondale Court for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Manchester Road, Thornham New Road and Chatburn Avenue.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install an electric main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 23 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working on Gale Street, from its junction with Whitworth Road to a point 35 metres east of the junction.
• This will only affect vehicles travelling west, eastbound vehicles won't be affected.

Alternative route: The alternative route for westbound vehicles will be Norden Road, Dewhirst Road, Binns Nook Road, Fieldhouse Road and Whitworth Road.
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 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 - 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 allow the safe delivery of works required for a new housing development.
Expected start and finish: Monday 22 August 2023 – 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 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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To repair a leaking gas main.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 24 August 2023 – Thursday 14 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Mount Road, from its junction with Manchester New Road for distance of 35 metres in an easterly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To repair high voltage cables in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 24 August 2023 – Thursday 14 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Townley Street, from its junction with Victoria Street to its junction with Langton Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Townley Street, Oldham Road, Manchester New Road, Rochdale Road, Victoria Avenue East, Greengate and Grimshaw Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace gas mains.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 29 August 2023 – Thursday 14 September 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following walkways to pedestrians and cyclists:

• Evesham Walk, from its junction with the unnamed footpath between 86–88 Evesham Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north westerly direction.
• The unnamed footpath between 86–88 Evesham Road, from its junction with Evesham Road for a distance of 35 metres in a south westerly direction.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace gas mains in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 September 2023 – Wednesday 4 October 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Hall Drive, from its junction with Manchester New Road for a distance of 40 metres in a westerly direction.
• Ivy Drive, from its junction with Manchester New Road for a distance of 30 metres in a north westerly direction.

Alternative route:

• The alternative route for vehicles to access Hall Drive will be Manchester New Road, Woodlands Way and Hall Drive.
• The alternative route for vehicles to access Ivy Drive will be Manchester New Road, Woodlandfs Way, Hall Drive and Ivy Drive.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day, Monday 18 September 2023 – Monday 16 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Finlan Road, for its entire length. Access will be provided and safe to do so.
Alternative route: Alternative routes 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: 9pm – 11.59pm, Tuesday 19 September 2023.
Restriction and location:

• One way working in a north easterly direction along Oldham Road, from its junction with the roundabout at Middleton Way, Park Road, Oldham Road and Manchester New Road to its junction with the roundabout at Assheton Way, Oldham Road and Ashton Lane. This will affect traffic in a south westerly direction.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to turn left from the roundabout at Assheton Way, Oldham Road and Ashton Lane onto Oldham Road in a south westerly direction.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Assheton Way, Long Street, Rochdale Road, Hollin Lane, Langley Lane, Heywood Old Road, Manchester Old Road, Middleton Way and Manchester New Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

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 lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish:

• The temporary closure of Sycamore Avenue will be in place from 9.30am – 4.30pm each day from Monday 4 September 2023 – Tuesday 19 September 2023 as required.
• The measures affecting Glamis Avenue, Coronation Avenue and Middleotn Road will be in place from Monday 4 September 2023 – Tuesday 19 September 2023.

Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Sycamore Avenue, from its junction with Middleton Road for a distance of 25 metres in a north easterly direction.
• Temporary closure of Glamis Avenue, from its northern junction with Middleton Road for a distance of 23 metres in an easterly direction.
• Introduce one-way working in a southerly direction along Middleton Road, from its junction with Sycamore Avenue for a distance of 79 metres in a southerly direction.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to turn left from the Coronation Avenue and Middleton Road roundabout onto Middleton Road in a northerly direction.

Alternative route:

• There is no alternative route for vehicles to access Sycamore Avenue.
• The alternative route to access Glamis Avenue will be Middleton Road and Glamis Avenue.
• The alternative route for vehicles travelling north along Middleton Road and wanting to continue over the Coronation Avenue and Middleon Road roundabout onto Middleton Road is Coronation Avenue, Manchester Road and Middleton Road.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 25 September 2023 – Friday 29 September 2023.
Restriction and location:

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

Alternative route:

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

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 the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 4.30pm each day from Monday 18 September 2023 – Tuesday 19 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Beechfield Road, from its junction with Harbour Lane to its junction with Woodlands Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Harbour Lane, Ashfield Lane, Cartmel Avenue, Egremont Road, Grange Avenue and Beechfield Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To carry out electrical works in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 25 September 2023 – Friday 29 September 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working in a northerly direction along Brown Lodge Street, from its junction with Smithy Bridge Road to its junction with Henry Street.
• Vehicles won't be able to turn right from Henry Street onto Brown Lodge Street.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles wishing to travel along Brown Lodge Street in a southerly direction is Brown Lodge Street, Brown Bank Road, Bridge Bank Road, Wood Bank Road and Cleggswood Avenue.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To replace a defective frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 2.30pm on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Cedar Lane, from its junction with Laburnum Lane to its junction with Granville Court.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Newhey Road, Bentgate Street, Sycamore Avenue and Cedar Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council