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 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 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 install telecommunications equipment in the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 26 September 2023 – Thursday 28 September 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Watts Street, from its junction with Elliot Street to a point 20 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Elliott Street, Jermyn Street and Watts Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold the Milaad Procession.
Expected start and finish: 2pm – 5.30pm on Sunday 1 October 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Corporation Road, for its entire length.
• Norman Road, from its junction with Corporation Road to its junction with Dane Street.
• Mellor Street, from its junction with Dane Street to its junction with College Road.
• College Road, from its junction with Bury Road to its junction with Holland Street.
• Holland Street, from its junction with College Road to its junction with Mitchell Street.
• Mitchell Street, for its entire length.
• Spotland Road, from its junction with Hanley Street to its junction with Chaseley Road.
• Clarkes Lane, from its junction with Spotland Road to its junction with Molyneux Street.
• Molyneux Street, from its junction with Clarkes Lane to its junction with Silver Street.
• Silver Street, from its junction with Molyneux Street to its junction with Edmund Street.
• Edmund Street, from its junction with Silver Street to its junction with Clement Royds Street.
• Clement Royds Street, from its junction with Edmund Street for the remainder of its length in a north easterly direction.
• Falinge Road, from its junction with Clement Royds Street to its junction with Sheriff Street.

Alternative route: The closure of the above streets will be in the form of a rolling road closure. Due to the nature and duration of the event it is not necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new waste water manhole cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm, Monday 30 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Scarfield Drive, from a point 10 metres north of its junction with Highfield Road for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Elsmfield Avenue, Shelfield Lane, Bagslate Moor Road, Clay Lane and Newhouse Crescent.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install telecommunications ducting in the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 25 November 2023 – Sunday 26 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary suspension of the mandatory cycle lane on Mellor Street, from a point 112 metres south of its junction with Bridgefold Road for a distance of 136 metres in a northerly direction.
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 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 resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 21 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Evesham Road, from its junction with Boardman Fold Road to its junction with Arden Avenue.
• Access will be provided if required and it's safe to do so.

Alternative route: Alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street when the closure is in operation.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To facilitate highway improvements.
Expected start and finish: Friday 16 June 2023 – Friday 5 April 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary 20mph speed limit on Pilsworth Road, from its junction with Moss Hall Road to the Heywood Distribution Park entrance.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To carry out urgent works to the water main.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 September 2023 – Monday 9 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Vehicles aren't permitted to turn right from Hill Top Road onto Queen Elizabeth Way.
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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.

• Expected start and finish:
• 8am – 4.30pm, Thursday 12 October 2023.
• 8am – 4.30pm, Friday 13 October 2023.

Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Adelaide Street, from its junction with John Street to its junction with Miller Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Miller Street, Clarke Street and John Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and new connections to it.
Expected start and finish:

• The temporary prohibition of vehicles order affecting Sycamore Avenue will be operative from 9.30am – 4.30pm each day from Monday 16 October 2023 – Monday 23 October 2023 as required.
• The temporary prohibition of vehicles order, temporary one-way working and temporary prohibition of left turn orders affecting Glamis Avenue, Coronation Avenue and Middleton Road will be operative from 7.30am, Monday 16 October 2023 – 6.30pm, Monday 23 October 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 northerly junction with Middleton Road for a distance of 23 metres in an easterly direction.
• Temporary one-way working in a southerly direction along Middleton Road, from its junction with Sycamore Avenue for a distance of 79 metres. Vehicles won’t be allowed to travel in a northerly direction along Middleton Road from its junction with the roundabout with Coronation Avenue and Middleton Road to its junction with Sycamore Avenue.
• 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 wishing to access Sycamore Avenue.
• The alternative route for vehicles wishing to access Glamis Avenue will be Middleton Road and Glamis Avenue.
• The alternative route for vehicles travelling along Middleton Road in a northerly direction and wishing to continue over the Coronation Avenue and Middleton Road Roundabout onto Middleton Road is Coronation Avenue, Manchester Road and Middleton Road.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish:

• 8am – 4.30pm, Monday 23 October 2023.
• 8am – 4.30pm, Tuesday 24 October 2023.

Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hall Street, from its junction with Schofield Street to its junction with Manchester Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester Street, Burns Street and Schofield Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 4.30pm each day from Friday 27 October 2023 – Tuesday 31 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Stamford Street, from its junction with Manchester Road to its junction with Gregge Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester Road, Victoria Street and Gregge 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 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 facilitate new highway development.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 5 October 2023 – Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Wildhouse Lane Old Section, from its junction with Wildhouse Lane to its junction with Birchinley Lane.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Wildhouse Lane and Wildhouse Lane Old Section.
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