Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions
Date published: 22 November 2023
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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)
Rochdale: temporary local road closures and restrictions
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 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 repair a waste water sewer in the road.
Expected start and finish: Friday 10 November 2023 – Friday 1 December 2023 or until the work is complete.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lower Street, from its junction with Fraser Street to a point 20 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for traffic.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install an electric mains in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 23 November 2023 – Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
- Temporary one-way working on Gale Street, from a point a 35 metres east of its junction with Whitworth Road to its junction with Whitworth Road.
- Vehicles won't be allowed to travel in a westerly direction between these 2 points.
Alternative route: The alternative route for 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 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 hold the Norden Christmas Lights event.
Expected start and finish:
- The closure and prohibition of waiting along Edenfield Road will be operative between 6pm – 6.45pm on Saturday 2 December 2023.
- The closure and prohibition of waiting along Trinity Street and Clapgate Road will be operative between 3pm – 10pm on Saturday 2 December 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure and prohibition of waiting along the following roads:
- Edenfield Road, from its junction with Hutchinson Road to a point 345 metres in a south easterly direction.
- Trinity Street, for its entire length.
- Clapgate Road, for its entire length.
Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, there will be no alternative routes for vehicles in place.
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 repair the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 5 December 2023 - Wednesday 6 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Bamford Way from its junction with Meadowcroft Lane to a point 164 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed onsite.
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
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new waste water manhole cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Clifford Street, from a point 23 metres south of its junction with Cecil Street for the rest of its length.
Alternative route: There are no alternative routes available for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 8 January 2024 – Monday 5 February 2024.
Restriction and location:
- Temporary closure of Bridgefold Road, for its entire length.
- Residential access will be maintained where possible.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed on street when the closure is in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions
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 provide space for coach parking for those attending the pantomime event at the Middleton Arena.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day between the following dates:
- Monday 27 November 2023 – Friday 1 December 2023.
- Monday 4 December 2023 – Friday 8 December 2023.
- Monday 11 December 2023 – Friday 15 December 2023.
- Monday 18 December 2023 – Thursday 21 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along the south westerly side of L/Cpl Joel Halliwell VC Way. This will be 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.
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
Area: Middleton
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm each day, Thursday 7 December 2023 – Monday 11 December 2023 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Bowness Road, from its junction with Windermere Road to its junction with Searness Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Windermere Road, Wood Street and Bowness Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
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 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 carry out urgent water works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 22 November 2023 – Wednesday 13 December 2023 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Birtle Road from a point 270 metres north of its junction with Church Road for a distance of 35 metres in a northerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 27 November 2023 – Friday 1 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Bamford Road from its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road to its junction with Brown Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Bamford Road, Market Place, York Street, Queens Park Road and Bury and Rochdale Old Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 27 November 2023 – Monday 11 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hardman Street for its entire length.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Queens Park Road, Adelaide Street and John Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To install new traffic calming measures in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 5pm each day, Monday 4 December 2023 – Friday 15 December 2023 as required.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure and prohibition of waiting at any time (between the times and dates listed) along the following roads:
- Heywood Hall Road, from its junction with Queens Park Road to its junction with Bamford Road.
- Starkey Street, from its junction with Queens Park Road to its junction with Bamford Road.
- Queen Street, from its junction with Langton Street to its junction with Longford Street.
- Langton Street, for its entire length.
Alternative route: Alternative routes will be signed on street when the closures are in operation.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions
Area: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Littleborough Christmas Lights event 2023.
Expected start and finish:
- The prohibition of waiting will be operative from 12noon – 7pm on Saturday 25 November 2023.
- The road closure will be operative from 2pm – 7pm on Saturday 25 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
- Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along both sides of Station Road, from its junction with Church Street to its junction with Peel Street.
- Temporary closure of Station Road, from its junction with Church Street to its junction with Peel Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Church Street, Morgan Street, Peel Street and Station Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day on the following dates:
- Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 November 2023.
- Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December 2023.
- Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 December 2023.
- Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 December 2023.
Restriction and location:
- Temporary closure of Stockton Street, from a point 45 metres north of its junction with Church Street to its end in a northerly direction.
- Access will be provided if safe to do so.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day, from Tuesday 21 November 2023 – Tuesday 28 November 2023
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Calderbrook Road, from its junction with Barnes Meadows to its junction with Clough Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Barnes Meadows, Todmorden Road, Halifax Road, Church Street and Hare Hill Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To carry out electrical connections.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm each day from Tuesday 28 November 2023 – Thursday 30 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Ogden Lane, from its junction with Waterworks Road to a point 71 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
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