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 repair a leaking water main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 8 February 2024 – Thursday 29 February 2024 or until the work is complete if sooner.
Restriction and location: Part of Syke Road will be temporarily closed. This will be from a point 27 metres south of its junction with Cross Lees and run for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new gas mains supply in the footpath.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 14 February 2024 – Friday 22 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of the unnamed footpath leading from Shawclough Way for its entire length to Hillside Walk.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be the unnamed access to garages at the rear of 34–36 Hillside Walk.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To make improvements to the junction.
Expected start and finish:

• Monday 19 February 2024 – Monday 13 May 2024.
• The 4-way traffic signals will only be used from 7am – 7pm, Mondays – Fridays when necessary between these dates.

Restriction and location:
Temporary single phase 4-way signals at the junction of Bury Road and Sandy Lane. The scheme involves:

• Upgrading of the traffic signal ducting/chambers to allow the replacement of the traffic signal installation. The new signals will include controlled pedestrian/cyclist crossings.
• Re-alignment of the kerb lines on all approaches and change of lane designation on Roch Valley Way to improve traffic flow and safety for vehicle movements.
• Resurfacing of footways and carriageway and new road markings to tie-in on all approaches.

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 install a new sewer manhole cover supply in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 3pm, Sunday 3 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Fletcher Street. This will be from its junction with Oldham Road to a point 10 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Hurst Street, Canal Street and Oldham Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new cycle way at the junction of Manchester Road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 March 2024 – Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Restriction and location:

• While this work is in place, the one-way restrictions along Partington Street will be suspended. Vehicles will be allowed to travel in both directions along the entire length of Partington Street except for the part that will be closed, as described below.
• Temporary closure of part of Partington Street. This will be from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20 metres in a northerly direction.
• Part of Nixon Street will be closed, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 40 metres in a westerly direction. There will be no waiting allowed along this stretch.
• Part of Royal Barn Road will be closed, from its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction. There will be no waiting allowed along this stretch.
• Residential access will be maintained.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new sewer manhole cover supply in the road.
Expected start and finish: 7pm – 10pm, Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting in a section of Gordon Street. This will be from its junction with Oldham Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: Not applicable.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To assist traffic flow, works vehicle parking and carry out telecoms works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 9 March 2024 – Sunday 10 March 2024.
Restriction and location:
Temporary prohibition of waiting in the following areas:

• Church Stile – the north westerly side, from its junction with Church Lane for a distance of 54 metres in a south westerly direction.
• Church Lane – the west side, from its junction with Church Stile for a distance of 35 metres in a northerly direction.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install electricity utilities equipment in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 11 March 2024 – Friday 5 April 2024.
Restriction and location:
The work will be carried out in the following 3 phases:

• Closure of part of Kingsland Road. This will be from the junction with Crescent Road to the junction of Clovelly Street.
• Closure of another part of Kingsland Road. This will be from the junction with Clovelly Street to the junction with Bideford Road.
• Closure of a third part of Kingsland Road. This will be from the junction with Bideford Road to a point 60 metres in a south easterly direction.

Alternative route:

• For the first phase, the alternative route will be Crescent Road, Grisedale Road and Eskdale Avenue.
• For the second phase, the alternative route will be Clovelly Street, Abbott Street and Bideford Road.
• For the third phase, there will be no alternative route available.

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

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To fix a leaking stop tap in the road.
Expected start and finish: Friday 16 February 2024 – Friday 8 March 2024 or until the work is complete if sooner.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Baron Street. This will start at its junction with Water Street and continue for 13 metres in a south easterly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 28 March 2024 – Sunday 14 April 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Greenbank Road. This will start from the junction with Rossall Road and continue for 172 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be signed onsite.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace gas mains in the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 14 February 2024 – Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of Hawkshead Drive, from a point 23 metres north of its junction with Fairfield Road for a distance of 190 metres in a north easterly direction.
• Access will be provided if required and safe to do so.

Alternative route: The alternative route will be Hawkshead Drive and Fairfield Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out telecoms works in the pavement.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm, Sunday 3 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along part of Manchester Old Road. This will start from a point 25 metres east of its junction with Chapel Street and run for a distance of 33 metres in an easterly direction. Please note this will be along the north side of the road only.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To install new traffic calming measures in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 4pm each day, Monday 11 March 2024 – Friday 22 March 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of part of Broomfield Crescent. This will start from its junction with Oxendale Drive and run to the junction with Gowan Drive.
• Access will be provided if required and it's safe to do so.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Broomfield Crescent and Bowness Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out electrical works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 March 2024 – Thursday 28 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Part of Ellis Road will be temporarily closed. This will start at Heywood Old Road and run for a distance of 260 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Heywood Old Road, Manchester Old Road, Boardman Lane and Ellis Lane.
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 and pavement on Queens Park Bridge.
Expected start and finish: 8pm – 6am every day, Monday 26 February 2024 – Friday 1 March 2024 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Queens Park Road. This will be from the entrance to the Queens Park car park to its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be 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 connections.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 17 February 2024 – Friday 1 March 2024.
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 clear a blockage in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9am – 5.30pm, Sunday 10 March 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Fir Street. This will start at its junction with Manchester Street and run for a distance of 14 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Fir Street, Russell Street, Well Street and Manchester Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council