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 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 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 Chesham 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 Norton 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 Elmsfield Avenue, Shelfield Lane, Bagslate Moor Road, Clay Lane and Newhouse Crescent.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To demolish a balcony safely.
Expected start and finish: Monday 30 October 2023 – Friday 12 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lower Falinge, from its junction with Eliza Brierley Drive for a distance of 51 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold the Rochdale Bonfire and Firework Display.
Expected start and finish: 6pm – 9pm, Thursday 2 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Greenbank Road, from its junction with Whitworth Road to its junction with Eva Street.
• Dewhirst Road, from its junction with Greenbank Road to its junction with Binns Nook Road.
• In addition, vehicles will be prohibited from waiting and loading at any time along the south side of Fieldhouse Road for its entire length.

Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new water service in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 December 2023 – Wednesday 6 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Marland Old Road, from a point 25 metres west of its junction with Wheelwright Close for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Bolton Road and Marland Fold.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair traffic calming measures in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 December 2023 –Tuesday 12 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Edmund Street and Chaseley Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on site.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out gas main replacement works.
Expected start and finish: Monday 23 October 2023 – Monday 13 November 2023 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Alkrington Hall Road North, from its junction with Manchester New Road to its junction with Dene Drive.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester New Road, Hall Drive and Alkrington Hall Road North.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out water works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 28 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Grimshaw Lane, from its junction with Sandy Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a north westerly direction.
• Temporary suspension of one-way working along Albany Street, Dale Street and Wood Lane.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Grimshaw Lane, Townley Street, Oldham Road, Middleton Road, Broadway, Hollinwood Avenue, Victoria Avenue East, and Greengate.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To provide coach parking for people attending the Safe Drive Stay Alive event.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day on the following dates:

• Wednesday 1 November 2023 – Friday 3 November 2023.
• Monday 6 November 2023 – Thursday 9 November 2023.
• Monday 13 November 2023 – Friday 17 November 2023.

Restriction and location: Prohibition of waiting at any time along the south westerly side of LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, from a point 54 metres south east of a point opposite the south easterly kerb line of Old Hall Street, for a distance of 52 metres in a south easterly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out telecoms equipment works.
Expected start and finish: 10pm, Monday 6 November 2023 – 5.30am, Tuesday 7 November 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary 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.
• Prohibit vehicles from turning 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 will be 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 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 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 lay a new water main.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 25 October 2023 – Thursday 2 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Adelaide Street, from its junction with Queens Park Road to its junction with John Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Queens Park Road, Hardman Street and John 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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To facilitate water works.
Expected start and finish: Friday 3 November 2023 – Friday 10 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hartley Street, from its junction with York Street for a distance of 13 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Hartley Street, Church Street, Rochdale Road and York Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 November 2023 – Thursday 23 November 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 for vehicles will be Manchester Road, Newhouse Road and Walton 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 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