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 a burst water main and install a new gas service.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 3 October 2023 – Tuesday 24 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Healey Lane, from its junction with Whitworth Road for a distance of 40 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Healey Lane and Whitworth Road.
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, Thursday 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 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 carry out electrical works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 1 November 2023 – Tuesday 7 November 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of pay and display parking bays on Whitehall Street from the junction with East Gate Street to a point 19 metres from the junction with Yorkshire Street.
• Prohibition of waiting at any time on the east side of Whitehall Street from its junction with East Gate Street to a point 19 metres from its junction with Yorkshire Street.

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 hold the Norden Remembrance Day Service.
Expected start and finish: 7am – 2pm, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Woodhouse Lane, from its junction with Shawfield Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a north westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Shawfield Lane, Edenfield Road and Woodhouse Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a water service.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 November 2023 – Wednesday 15 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of East Gate Street, from its junction with Whitehall Street for a distance of 10 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for traffic.
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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a water box frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm, Thursday 7 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Belfield Road for a distance of 25 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Belfield Road, Entwisle Road, Halifax Road, Albert Royds Street and Samson Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

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 resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 25 October 2023 - Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Closure of Wood Street from its junction with Windermere Road for a distance of 270 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route:

• The alternative route will be signed on the street while the closure is in operation.
• Access will be provided if required and it is safe.

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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To hold the Middleton Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Expected start and finish: 10am – 12noon, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Park Road, for its entire length.
• Long Street, from its junction with the Assheton Way/Eastway/Long Street/Market Street roundabout to its junction with Manchester New Road.
• Manchester New Road, from its junction with Long Street to its junction with the Middleton Way/Oldham Road roundabout.
• The Middleton Way/Oldham Road roundabout, all the way round.
• Middleton Way, both sides for its entire length.
• The Manchester Old Road/Middleton Way roundabout, all the way round.
• Manchester Old Road, from the Manchester Old Road/Middleton Way roundabout to the Garden of Remembrance.

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

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace a water box frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 7pm - 11pm, Monday 20 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Langley Lane from a point 235 metres east of its junction with Heywood Old Road for a distance of 80 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Langley Lane, Hollin Lane, Middleton Road, Queen Elizabeth Way, Manchester Road and Heywood Old Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out electrical works to a property.
Expected start and finish: Monday 27 November 2023 - Friday 1 December 2023.
Restriction and location:

• Prohibition of waiting at any time along the north side of Fountain Street from its junction with the unnamed access road between Long Street and Fountain Street for a distance of 13 metres in an easterly direction.
• Temporarily suspend the loading only bay on the north side of Fountain Street from its junction with the unnamed access road between Long Street and Fountain Street for a distance of 13 metres in an easterly direction.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace a defective frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 10pm – 11.59pm, Tuesday 28 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Wood Street, from its junction with Weavers Road for a distance of 80 metres in a north westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Wood Street, Eastway, Long Street, Rochdale Road, Hollin Lane, Langdale Drive and Windermere 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 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 resurface the road.
Expected start and finish:

• The closure of the section from Furness Avenue to Bamford Road will be from 8am – 5pm each day, from Monday 23 October 2023 – Friday 3 November 2023 as required.
• The closure of the section from Furness Avenue to Peel Lane will be from 8am – 5pm each day, from Monday 30 October 2023 – Tuesday 14 November 2023 as required.

Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Claybank Street, from its junction with Furness Avenue to its junction with Bamford Road.
• Temporary closure of Claybank Street, from its junction with Furness Avenue to its junction with Peel Lane.
• Only one of these sections will be closed at any one time.

Alternative route: Alternative routes for traffic will be signed on street when the closures are in operation.
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 hold the Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Expected start and finish

• The prohibition of waiting will be in place from 6am – 12noon, Sunday 12 November 2023.
• The prohibition of vehicles will be in place from 10am – 12noon, Sunday 12 November 2023.

Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Tower Street, from its junction with School Street to its junction with Brunswick Street.
• St James Street, for its entire length.
• Bridge Street, from its junction with St James Street to its junction with Market Street.
• Market Street, for its entire length.
• Market Place, from its junction with Market Street to its junction with L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way.
• L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, for its entire length.
• Hind Hill Street, from its junction with Pine Street to its junction with Market Place and L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way.
• Pine Street, for its entire length.
• Hornby Street, from its junction with Pine Street to its junction with Church Street.
• Church Street, from its junction with Hornby Street to its junction with L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way.
• York Street, from its junction with Queens Park Road to its junction with Market Place.
• Bamford Road, from its junction with Dawson Street to its junction with Market Place.
• In addition, a temporary prohibition of waiting along both sides of Hind Hill Street, from its junction with Pine Street to its junction with Market Place and L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way.

Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, alternative routes will not be in place.
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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To hold the Heywood Christmas Festival.
Expected start and finish: 11am – 6pm, Saturday 18 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, for its entire length.
• Hind Hill Street, from its junction with Bow Lane to its junction with L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way.

Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along the east side of Bethel Street, for its entire length.

Alternative route:

• The alternative route for the closure of L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way will be York Street and Hartley Street.
• The alternative route for the closure of Hind Hill Street will be Fox Street, Bethel Street, Moss Street, Bamford Road and Market Place.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

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 hold the Littleborough Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade.
Expected start and finish

• The prohibition of waiting will be operative from 8am – 12.30pm on Sunday 12 November 2023.
• The road closures will be operative from 9.30am – 12.30pm on Sunday 12 November 2023.

Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Hare Hill Road, from its junction with Lyndale Drive to its junction with Church Street.
• Church Street, from its junction with Hare Hill Road to its junction with Todmorden Road.
• Station Road, from its junction with Church Street to its junction with Railway Street.
• Peel Street, from its junction with Station Road to its junction with Morgan Street.
• Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along the following roads:
• Both sides of Station Road, from its junction with Church Street to its junction with Railway Street.
• Both sides of Peel Street, from its junction with Station Road to its junction with Morgan Street.
• The north side of Church Street, from a point 28 metres east of its junction with Hare Hill Road for a distance of 12 metres in an easterly direction.
• Both sides of Hare Hill Road, from its junction with Lyndale Drive for a distance of 125 metres in a south easterly direction.

Alternative route: 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: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Milnrow Remembrance Parade.
Expected start and finish: 10am – 12noon, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Harmony Street, from its junction with Moorland Avenue to its junction with Cornfield Street.
• Cornfield Street, from its junction with Harmony Street to its junction with Dale Street.
• Dale Street, from its junction with Cornfield Street to its junction with Newhey Road.
• Newhey Road, from its junction with Dale Street to its junction with the John Milne Public House.

Alternative route: 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: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Wardle Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade.
Expected start and finish: 1.30pm – 4pm, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:

• Ramsden Road, from its junction with Wardle Fold to its junction with Wardle Road.
• Wardle Road, from its junction with Ramsden Road to its junction with Kings Grove.

Alternative route:

• The closure of Ramsden road will be a rolling closure from Wardle Fold to Birch Road and back. It is not necessary, therefore, for alternative routes to be in place.
• The alternative route for the closure of Wardle Road is Ramsden Road, Birch Road and Halifax Road.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council