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 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 leaking water main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 28 December 2023 – Thursday 18 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Watkin Street, from its junction with Charter Street for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction.
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 install a new gas mains supply in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 15 January 2024 – Friday 26 January 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary prohibition of waiting along the north side of Mellor Street, from its junction with College Road for a distance of 107 metres in a westerly direction.
• Access for residences and business will be maintained.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To carry out telecommunications work.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 20 January 2024 – Sunday 21 January 2024
Restriction and location:

• Temporary suspension of limited waiting bay from a point 8 metres north of its junction with Hunters Lane for a distance of 33 metres in a westerly direction.
• Temporary prohibition of vehicles waiting at any time on Cheetham Street, from the southwest side from a point 8 metres north of its junction with Hunters Lane for a distance of 33 metres in a westerly direction.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday, 11 March 2024 – Sunday 2 June 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Norman Road, from its junction with Dane Street to a point 470 metres in a south westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed onsite.
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

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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 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 repair the road and pavements on Queens Park Bridge.
Expected start and finish: 8pm – 6am each day from Wednesday 3 January 2024 – Monday 8 January 2024 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Queens Park Road, from its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road to a point 390 metres south of the same junction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Bamford Road, Market Place, York Street and Queens Park Road.
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