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 make improvements to the Bury Road and Sandy Lane 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 hold the Tour de Manc 2024 cycling event - Ashworth Road.
Expected start and finish: 10am – 6pm, Sunday 5 May 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working along a part of Ashworth Road. Vehicles won't be permitted to travel in a northerly direction between the junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road to its junction with Edenfield Road.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to turn right onto Ashworth Road from Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Chapel Lane and School Lane while this order is active.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to turn left onto Ashworth Road from Bury and Rochdale Old Road while this order is active.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Norden Road, Bagslate Moor Road, Moorland Avenue, Edenfield Road and Ashworth Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To provide safe parking for the installation of a new telecoms pole on Oulder Hill.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 9 May 2024 – Friday 10 May 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary prohibition of waiting and closure at any time along a stretch of Oulder Hill. This will start from its junction with Fieldhead Avenue and continue for 30 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Fieldhead Avenue, Bury Road and Oulder Hill Drive.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install gas mains in the road - Colne Street.
Expected start and finish: 8am, Monday 13 May 2024 – 5pm Tuesday 28 May 2024
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of part of Colne Street. This will start at its junction with Albion Street and continue for 10 metres in a southerly direction.
• Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time along parts of Colne Street and Albion Street. This will start from the junction with Melville Street and continue for 30 metres in an easterly direction.

Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Hillcrest Road, Queensway and Albion Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace a defective frame and cover in the road - Oldham Road.
Expected start and finish: 9pm – 11.59pm, Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary one-way working along a section of Oldham Road. This will be from the roundabout at Assheton Way, Oldham Road and Ashton Lane to its junction with the roundabout at Manchester New Road, Middleton Way, Park Road and Oldham Road. While this order is active, vehicles won't be allowed to travel in a north easterly direction between these points.
• Vehicles won't be allowed to turn left from the roundabout at Manchester New Road, Middleton Way, Park Road and Oldham Road.
• Temporary closure of the unnamed road between Park Road and Oldham Road, from a point 18 metres south of its junction with Park Road to its junction with Oldham Road.

Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic travelling in an easterly direction along Middleton Way and wanting to continue along Oldham Road is Manchester New Road, Middleton Way, Manchester Old Road, Limetrees Road, Factory Street, Wood Street, Eastway, Long Street, Assheton Way and Oldham Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Middleton
Reason: To hold the May Fest Parade - New Lane.
Expected start and finish: 11.30 am - 4.30am, Monday 6 May 2024
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of New Lane. This will start at its junction with Union Street and continue for a distance of 80 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for this event will be Long Street, Cheapside and Edward Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Heywood: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Heywood
Reason: To carry out required works to pavement and road on the Queens Park Road bridge and help traffic flow.
Expected start and finish: January 2024 – December 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Introduce one-way working in a northerly direction along Queens Park Road, from its junction with Heywood Hall Road to its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road in so far as vehicles will not be permitted to travel along Queens Park Road in a southerly direction from its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road to its junction with Heywood Hall Road,
• Introduce one-way working in a southerly direction along Bamford Road from its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road to its junction with Heywood Hall Road in so far as vehicles will not be permitted to travel along Bamford Road in a northerly direction from its junction with Heywood Hall Road to its junction with Bury and Rochdale Old Road,

Alternative routes:

• The alternative route for vehicles wishing to travel along Queens Park Road in a southerly direction from Bury and Rochdale Old Road to its junction with Heywood Hall Road is via Bury and Rochdale Old Road (B6222), Bamford Road, Market Place, York Street (A58) and Queens Park Road.
• The alternative route for vehicles wishing to travel along Bamford Road in a northerly direction from its junction with Heywood Hall Road to Bury and Rochdale Old Road is via Bamford Road, Market Place, York Street (A58), Queens Park Road and Bury and Rochdale Old Road.

Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

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Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions

Area: Pennines
Reason: To resurface a section of Clough Road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day, Monday 22 April 2024 – Monday 13 May 2024.
Restriction and location:

• Temporary closure of part of Clough Road. This will begin at its junction with Calderbrook Road and continue to a point 15 metres away in a north westerly direction.
• Access will be maintained when safe to do so.

Alternative route: There is no alternative diversion route.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To run tests on the level crossing at Smithy Bridge
Expected start and finish: 1am–8am, Sunday 5 May 2024
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Smithy Bridge Road. This will start at a point 15 metres north west of the level crossing and continue for a distance of 40 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles is Smithy Bridge Road, Milnrow Road, Wildhouse Lane, Kiln Lane, Bridge Street, Rochdale Road, Milnrow Road, Albert Royds Street, Halifax Road and Smithy Bridge Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council

Area: Pennines
Reason: To replace an old lead supply with a new water connection - Ashfield Lane
Expected start and finish: 8am, Wednesday 8 May 2024 – 4pm, Friday 10 May 2024
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of part of Ashfield Lane. This will start from a point outside 6 Ashfield Lane and continue to a point 15 metres away in a north easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Cartmel Avenue, Egremont Road, Beechfield Road, Harbour Lane and Ashfield Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council