Roadworks on Rochdale's strategic network

Date published: 15 November 2013


Roadworks on Rochdale's strategic network

Kingsway, Rochdale - at it's junction with Turf Hill Road
Three-way temporary signals in operation to facilitate the installation of traffic signals at the aforementioned junction
1 October 2013 until 13 December 2013, 09:30 - 15:30 hours
Promoter: Rochdale MBC

Smith Street, Rochdale - from its junction with Milton Street to its junction with Faulkner Street
Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles to facilitate paving and kerbing works.
19 August 2013 until 31 December 2013
Promoter: RMBC

Metrolink works, Rochdale
Maclure Road, Rochdale - from its junction with Drake Street to its junction with Richard Street
Temporary one-way order to facilitate ongoing Metrolink works from Richard Street to Drake Street - traffic permitted in that direction only.
The alternative route for vehicles is via Drake Street, Manchester Road, Tweedale Street, Milkstone Road, Station Road and vice-versa.
22 March 2013 until 27 October 2014
Promoter: MPT

River Street, Rochdale - full length
Temporary suspension of one-way working (enabling vehicles to travel in both directions) to facilitate ongoing Metrolink works.
1 February 2013 until 31 December 2013
Promoter: MPT

Drake Street, Rochdale - Smith Street to Water Street
Permanent Prohibition of Vehicles except buses and Metrolink

Road closures and temporary signals affecting non-strategic routes

Finlan Road, Middleton
Temporary closures on the aforementioned street to facilitate safe carriageway re-surfacing
Daily closures between 08:00 and 18:00 from 7 October 2013 until 22 November 2013
Promoter: Rochdale MBC

Faulkner Street, Rochdale - full length
River Street, Rochdale - full length
Temporary prohibition of vehicles to facilitate the construction of new carriageway and associated street lighting, drainage and kerbing
Access to the River Street Car Park will be maintained
The alternative routes for vehicles are:
via River Street, Water Street, Molesworth Street, Smith Street, Faulkner Street
via Smith Street, South Parade, Newgate, St Mary's Gate, John Street, Molesworth Street, Water Street
3 June 2013 until 31 December 2013
Promoter: Rochdale MBC

Bath Street - full length
Park Road - from its junction with Mark Street to its junction with Alice Street
Mark Street - from its junction with Halifax Road to its junction with Athol Street
Temporary road closures on Bath Street and Park Road and temporary 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions on Mark Street and Park Road to facilitate the safe installation of a retention tank and new sewer upgrade
13 May 2013 until 31 March 2014
Promoter: United Utilities

Ogden Lane, Newhey - from a point 1120 metres north-east of its junction with Huddersfield Road (E: 95, 779, N: 12,363) for a distance of 510 metres in a north-easterly direction (E: 96, 282, N: 12, 384)
Temporary prohibition of traffic to facilitate repairs to landslip and subsidence in road
1 February 2013 until 31 December 2013
Promoter: United Utilities

Events on the highway

Fusiliers Homecoming Parade - Rochdale Town Centre
Roads closed - Maclure Road - for its entire length,
The Esplanade - from its junction with Newgate to its junction with Vicar's Gate and the area immediately in front of the Town Hall
Fleece Street - from its junction with King Street to its junction with Packer Street,
Packer Street - for its entire length
Roads affected by the parade - Maclure Road, Drake Street, South Parade, The Esplanade
Tuesday 19 November
The Esplanade/Packer Street/Fleece Street/Town Hall Car Park - closed from 06:00 hours
Maclure Road - closed from 10:00am
Other roads will be closed for short periods as the parade passes through the Town Centre
Promoter: Rochdale MBC

Heywood Christmas Festival - Christmas Festival Parade
Roads affected - St James Street, Bridge Street, Dawson Street, Bamford Road, Market Place, York Street
Parade along the aforementioned streets - expect delays
Saturday 16 November 2013, 16:30 hours until 17:30 hours
Promoter: Rochdale MBC 

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