Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions
Date published: 11 March 2024
Roadworks
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 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 gas main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 26 February 2024 – Monday 18 March 2024 or when the work is completed if sooner.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of River Street. This will start from its junction with Bamford Road and continue to a point 20 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Bamford Road, Brown Street and River Street.
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 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
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 2 April 2024 – Tuesday 9 April 2024.
Restriction and location:
- Temporary closure of part of Shawfield Lane. This will start from its junction with Edenfield Road and continue to a point 205 metres in a north easterly direction.
- Residential access will be maintained.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Keepers Drive, Seven Acres Lane, Knowl Hill Drive and Woodhouse Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
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 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
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 works to a new development.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 23 March 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024.
Restriction and location:
- Temporary closure of part of the easterly and northerly footways of Roeacre Street. This will start from its junction with Rochdale Road East to its junction with Green Lane.
- This closure will only affect pedestrians and cyclists, not road traffic.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions
Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a gas escape in the footpath.
Expected start and finish: Friday 1 March 2024 – Friday 22 March 2024 or when complete if sooner.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Rogers Path. This starts from its junction with Whitelees Road to its junction with Hare Hill Road.
Alternative route: The alternative route for pedestrians is Whitelees Road, Hare Hill Road and Rogers Path.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To repair a chamber in the carriageway.
Expected start and finish: Monday 4 March 2024 – Monday 25 March 2024 or until the work is complete if sooner.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Ramsden Road. This will start at its junction with Crossfield Road and continue to its junction with Alpine Drive.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To carry out excavation and reinstatement works.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 26 March 2024 – Monday 1 April 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Old Road. This will start from its junction with Calliards Road and continue for 50 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative diversion route.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
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