Roadworks on Rochdale's strategic network

Date published: 17 February 2015


Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough (B6225)
8 March 2015 only between 8am and 3.30pm
Delays possible
Promoter United Utilities
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Smithy Bridge Road at its junction with Milnrow Road to facilitate the safe replacement of a frame and cover.

Oldham Road, Middleton
From 8pm on 1 March 2015 to 2am on 2 March 2015
Delays possible
Promoter O2
Traffic control
Temporary Lane Closure on Oldham Road from Ashton Lane to facilitate the safe maintenance of a telecoms antenna.

Manchester Road, Castleton
23 February 2015 to 20 March 2015
Delays possible
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Manchester Road to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains in the carriageway near the junction with Heywood Road.

Milnrow Road, Littleborough (B6225)
From 10pm on 18 February 2015 until 1am on 19 February 2015
The alternative route for vehicles is via Smithy Bridge Road, Halifax Road, Albert Royds Street, Rochdale Road, Bridge Street, Kiln Lane, Wildhouse Lane, Milnrow Road and vice-versa
Promoter United Utilities
Traffic control
Temporary Road Closure on Milnrow Road from a point 50 metres south of its junction with Leighton Avenue to a point 50 metres north of its junction with Leighton Avenue. to facilitate the safe repair of frame and cover in the carriageway.

Falinge Road, Rochdale (B6377)
13 February 2015 to 27 February 2015 between 7.30am and 6pm daily
Delays possible
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Signals (which will be manually controlled 7.30-9am and 3.30-6pm) on Falinge Road opposite Falinge Park High School to facilitate the safe replacement of gas mains in the carriageway.

Manchester Road, Castleton
2 February 2015 to 13 March 2015
Delays possible
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Manchester Road to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains in the carriageway from the junction with Thornham New Road to the Junction Inn Public House

Hollingworth Road, Littleborough (B6225)
From 9am on 29 January 2015 for a period not exceeding 21 days
Pedestrians should use the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway.
Promoter Electricity North West
Traffic control
Emergency Footway Closure to the side of number 115 Hollingworth Road to facilitate the safe repair of a collapsed chamber on a cable pit. The use of Temporary Signals may also be in operation at this location.

Rochdale Road, Middleton
19 January 2015 to 20 February 2015 between 9.30am and 4pm daily
Delays possible
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Rochdale Road from number 867 to the junction with Manchester Road to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains in the carriageway.

Rochdale Road (A664) and Spring Gardens, Middleton
From 12:01am on 12 January 2015 until midnight on 6 March 2015
The alternative route for pedestrians is via Cheapside, Spring Gardens, Rochdale Road and vice-versa.
The alternative route for vehicles is via Rochdale Road, King Street, Spring Gardens and vice-versa.
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
To facilitate the safe re-construction of the retaining wall:
Temporary Footway Closure on the easterly footway of Rochdale Road from its junction with Cheapside for a distance of 80 metres in a southerly direction.
Temporary Road Closure on Spring Gardens from its junction with Cheapside for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction.
Temporary No Waiting At Any Time for vehicles on the easterly side of Rochdale Road from its junction with Cheapside for a distance of 80 metres in a southerly direction.

Manchester Road, Castleton
12 January 2015 to 20 February 2015 between 9.30am and 4pm daily
Delays possible
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Manchester Road from The Norton Grange to the junction with Chesham Avenue to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains in the carriageway.

Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Bamford
24 November 2014 to 10 April 2015
Delays possible
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
Temporary Signals between Nos. 259 & 303 to facilitate reconstruction of retaining wall.
Metrolink works, Rochdale

Road closures and temporary signals affecting non-strategic routes

Hornby Street, Heywood
4 March 2015 only between 9.30am and 3.30pm
Delays possible
Promoter United Utilities
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Hornby Street outside number 15 to facilitate the safe replacement of a frame and cover.

Hare Hill Road, Littleborough
2 March 2015 to 13 March 2015
Delays possible
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Hare Hill Road at its junction with Sale Street to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains.

Hamer Lane, Rochdale
26 February 2015 to 20 March 2015 between 8am and 6pm daily
The alternative route for pedestrians is via the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway.
The alternative route for vehicles is via Halifax Road, Entwisle Road, Belfield Road, Hamer Lane and vice-versa.
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
To facilitate the safe reconstruction of the footway, resurfacing and lining of the carriageway and drainage works:
Temporary Footway Closure on both sides of Hamer Lane for its entire length.
Temporary Road Closure on both sides of Hamer Lane from its junction with Halifax Road for a distance of 130 metres in a south-easterly direction.
Temporary prohibition of waiting at any time on Hamer Lane for its full length.
Temporary Suspension of One- Way on Hamer Lane vehicles will be permitted to travel from in both directions from 8am on 26 February 2015 until midnight 20 March 2015.

Ings Lane, Rochdale
24 February 2015 only from 4pm until 10.30pm
The alternative route for vehicles is via Ings Lane, Rooley Moor Road, Edenfield Road.
Promoter
Traffic control To facilitate a safe and convenient location to park coaches containing supporters attending The Rochdale AFC v Sheffield United FC football match at Spotland Stadium.
Temporary No Waiting at any time on the easterly carriageway of Ings Lane from its junction with Phoenix Street to a point opposite its junction with Lisbon Street between 4pm and 5.30pm.
Temporary closure of the easterly carriageway of Ings Lane from its junction with Phoenix Street to a point opposite its junction with Lisbon Street from 5.30pm to 10.30pm.

Baytree Lane, Middleton
From 12.01am on 23 February 2015 until midnight on 6 March 2015
The alternative route for vehicles is via Baytree Lane, Mills Hill Road, Oldham Road and vice-versa.
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Road Closure on Baytree Lane from its junction with Fern Close to number 146 Baytree Lane to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains.

Cedar Lane, Newhey
From 16 February 2015 until 1 May 2015 between 9.30am and 3.30pm daily
The alternative route for vehicles is via Newhey Road, Bentgate Street, Sycamore Avenue, Cedar Lane and vice-versa.
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
To facilitate the safe installation of traffic signals:
Temporary Road Closure on Cedar Lane from its junction with Newhey Road to its junction with Laburnum Lane
Temporary Signals will be in operation near its junction with Garden Street to its junction with Gordon Street until approximately 29 May 2015.

St James Street, Milnrow
From 12:01am on 16 February 2015 until midnight on 31 May 2015 (or until works are complete, whichever is sooner).
The alternative route for pedestrians is via the footways on the opposite side of the carriageways.
Promoter Milnrow Parish CE Primary School
Traffic control
To facilitate safe remedial works on the dry stone retaining wall:
Temporary Footway Closure on Kiln Lane, the south-easterly footway from its junction with St James Street for a distance of 50 metres in a north-easterly direction.
Temporary Road Closure on St James Street. the north-easterly footway from its junction with Kiln Lane for a distance of 40 metres in a south-easterly direction.

Bowness Road and Wood Street, Middleton
16 February 2015 to 27 March 2015 between 8am and 5pm daily
The alternative route for pedestrians is via the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway.
The alternative route for vehicles is via Wood Street, Windermere Road, Bowness Road and vice-versa.
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
To facilitate safe re-surfacing of the carriageways and footways and re-construction of the bus lay-by:
Temporary Footway Closure on both sides of Bowness Road from its junction with Wood Street to its junction with Broomfield Crescent,on the easterly footway of Rochdale Road.
Temporary Road Closure on both sides of Wood Street from its north-westerly junction with Windermere Road to a point 50 metres south-east of its junction with Bowness Road.
No two footways will be closed at the same time.
Temporary Road Closure on Bowness Road from its junction with Wood Street to its junction with Broomfield Crescent.
Temporary Road Closure on Wood Street from its north-westerly junction with Windermere Road to a point 50 metres south-east of its junction with Bowness Road.

Bury Old Road, Heywood
14 February 2015 to 23 February 2015
Delays possible
Promoter BT
Traffic control
Temporary Signals on Bury Old Road at its junction with Heap Brow to facilitate the safe installation of a BT duct.

Cornfield Street, Milnrow
From 12.01am on 14 February 2015 until midnight on 22 February 2015
The alternative route for vehicles is via Dale Street, Smith Hill, St James Street, Wellington Street and vice-versa.
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Road Closure on Cornfield Street from its junction with Harmony Street to its junction with Dale Street to facilitate the safe replacement of gas mains.

Miall Street, Rochdale
From 12.01am on 12 February 2015 until midnight on 31 May 2015
The alternative route for pedestrians is via the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway.
Promoter Transport for Greater Manchester
Traffic control
Temporary Footway Closure on the north-westerly footway of Miall Street for its entire length to facilitate the safe construction of a pedestrian underpass.

Hill Top Drive, Rochdale
9 February 2015 to 27 February 2015, between 8am and 6pm daily
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
Temporary Road Closure on Hill Top Drive between number 269 and number 291, 65 metres north of its junction with Melbourne Road to facilitate the safe construction of a lay-by parking area on either side of the carriageway.

Thornham New Road, Rochdale
From 12.01am on 2 February 2015 until midnight on 27 February 2015 (or until works are complete, whichever is sooner).
The alternative route for vehicles is via Manchester Road, Chesham Avenue, Croydon Avenue, Thornham New Road and vice-versa.
Promoter National Grid
Traffic control
Temporary Road Closure on Thornham New Road from its junction with Manchester Road to its junction with Lyndhurst Avenue to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains.

Hanover Street, Castleton
From 9am on 29 January 2015 for a period not exceeding 21 days
Pedestrians should use the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway.
Promoter Electricity North West
Traffic control
Emergency Footway Closure on Hanover Street outside of number 97 to facilitate the safe repair of an underground service cable fault.

Bamford Road, Heywood
9am on 28 January 2015 for a period not exceeding 21 days
Diversions will be signed on site
Promoter United Utilities
Traffic control
Emergency Road Closure on Bamford Road at its junction with Starkey Street to facilitate essential carriageway resurfacing.

Mount Road, Alkrington
From 12.01am on 26 January 2015 until midnight on 16 May 2015
The alternative route for pedestrians is via the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway.
Promoter The Coal Authority
Traffic control
Temporary Footway Closure on the north-westerly footway of Mount Road from 55 Mount Road to the junction with Kirkway to facilitate the safe undertaking of mine entry treatment works.

Gale Street, Syke
From 12.01am on 26 January 2015 until midnight on 20 February 2015
The alternative route for vehicles is via Whitworth Road, Fieldhouse Road, Binns Nook Road, Dewhirst Road, Norton Road, Gale Street and vice-versa.
Promoter Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions
Traffic control
Temporary Road Closure on Gale Street from its junction with Whitworth Road for a distance of 20 metres in a north-easterly direction to facilitate the safe renewal of gas mains.

Great Gates Road, Kirkholt
Period
26 January 2015 to 20 February 2015, between 8am and 6pm daily
Effect Delays possible
Promoter Rochdale Borough Council
Traffic control
Temporary Signals between Nos. 88 & 108 to facilitate installation of lay-by parking.

Toad Lane & Waterhouse Street, Rochdale
From 12.01am on 19 January 2015 until midnight on 20 February 2015
The alternative route for pedestrians is via the footways on Toad Lane, High Street, Redcross Street, Waterhouse Street and vice-versa.
Promoter P Casey Ltd
Traffic control
To facilitate safe drainage connection works:
Temporary Footway Closure on the north-easterly and north-westerly footways of Toad Lane from a point 20 metres south-east of its junction with Waterhouse Street.
Temporary Footway Closure on the north-westerly and south-easterly footways of Waterhouse Street from a point 20 metres north-east of its junction with Toad Lane.
Temporary Road Closure on Toad Lane from a point 20 metres south-east of its junction with Waterhouse Street onto Waterhouse Street.
Temporary Road Closure on Waterhouse Street from a point 20 metres north-east of its junction with Toad Lane onto Toad Lane.

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