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 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 the gas mains.
Expected start and finish: Friday 24 November 2023 - Thursday 14 December 2023 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of the footpath at Beightons Walk from its junction with Shawclough Way for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for pedestrians is Hillstone Avenue, Overdell Drive and Shawclough Way.
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 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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To inspect a waste water manhole chamber in the road.
Expected start and finish: 3am – 5am, Monday 26 February 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Drake Street, from a point 5 metres south of its junction with South Parade for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route:

• The alternative route for buses will be South Parade, Newgate, St Mary's Gate, John Street, Molesworth Street, Milnrow Road and Drake Street.
• These works will not interfere with tram services.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair a water service in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 26 February 2024 – Friday 1 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Royle Road, from a point 10 metres south of its junction with Silk Street to a point 50 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Royle Barn Road, Manchester Road and Silk Street.
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 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 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

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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 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 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

Area: Heywood
Reason: To replace a frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3pm on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Winchester Avenue, from its junction with Newbury Grove for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Winchester Avenue, Shaftesbury Drive, Salisbury Avenue and Newbury Grove.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and new connections.
Expected start and finish:  Monday 8 January 2024 – Friday 19 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Schofield Street, from its junction with Mount Street for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Schofield Street, King Street and Mount Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 5pm each day on the following dates:

• Saturday 16 December 2023.
• 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 hold the Wardle Village Christmas Eve Carol Concert.
Expected start and finish: 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Sunday 24 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Ramsden Road, from its junction with Crossfield Road to its junction with Wardle Fold.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council