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Date published: 23 October 2023
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:
Rochdale: temporary local road closures and restrictions
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: 8pm – 6am each night from Monday 11 September 2023 – Friday 3 November 2023 or until the work is complete.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Edinburgh Way, Queensway and Manchester Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To construct a roadway drainage system.
Expected start and finish: Monday 18 September 2023 – Friday 22 December 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary 10mph speed limit on Over Town Lane for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To repair a burst water main and install a new gas service.
Expected start and finish: Tuesday 3 October 2023 – Tuesday 24 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Healey Lane, from its junction with Whitworth Road for a distance of 40 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Healey Lane and Whitworth Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 16 October 2023 – Monday 20 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Cliff Street for its entire length, from its junction with Dean Street to its junction with Cook Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be signed on street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install an electric main in the road.
Expected start and finish: Monday 23 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location:
Alternative route: The alternative route for westbound vehicles will be Norton Road, Dewhirst Road, Binns Nook Road, Fieldhouse Road and Whitworth Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install a new waste water manhole cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm, Monday 30 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Scarfield Drive, from a point 10 metres north of its junction with Highfield Road for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Elmsfield Avenue, Shelfield Lane, Bagslate Moor Road, Clay Lane and Newhouse Crescent.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To demolish a balcony safely.
Expected start and finish: Monday 30 October 2023 – Friday 12 January 2024.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Lower Falinge, from its junction with Eliza Brierley Drive for a distance of 51 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To carry out electrical works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 1 November 2023 – Tuesday 7 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold the Rochdale Bonfire and Firework Display.
Expected start and finish: 6pm – 9pm, Thursday 2 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for vehicles.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To hold the Norden Remembrance Day Service.
Expected start and finish: 7am – 2pm, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Woodhouse Lane, from its junction with Shawfield Lane for a distance of 45 metres in a north westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic is Shawfield Lane, Edenfield Road and Woodhouse Lane.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To replace a water service.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 November 2023 – Wednesday 15 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of East Gate Street, from its junction with Whitehall Street for a distance of 10 metres in a north easterly direction.
Alternative route: There is no alternative route for traffic.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Rochdale
Reason: To install telecommunications ducting in the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 25 November 2023 – Sunday 26 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary suspension of the mandatory cycle lane on Mellor Street, from a point 112 metres south of its junction with Bridgefold Road for a distance of 136 metres in a northerly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Middleton: temporary local road closures and restrictions
Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 21 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location:
Alternative route: Alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on street when the closure is in operation.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out gas main replacement works.
Expected start and finish: Monday 23 October 2023 – Monday 13 November 2023 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Alkrington Hall Road North, from its junction with Manchester New Road to its junction with Dene Drive.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester New Road, Hall Drive and Alkrington Hall Road North.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 25 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Closure of Wood Street from its junction with Windermere Road for a distance of 270 metres in a south easterly direction.
Alternative route:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out water works in the road.
Expected start and finish: Saturday 28 October 2023 – Sunday 29 October 2023.
Restriction and location:
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Grimshaw Lane, Townley Street, Oldham Road, Middleton Road, Broadway, Hollinwood Avenue, Victoria Avenue East, and Greengate.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To provide coach parking for people attending the Safe Drive Stay Alive event.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 6pm each day on the following dates:
Restriction and location: Prohibition of waiting at any time along the south westerly side of LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, from a point 54 metres south east of a point opposite the south easterly kerb line of Old Hall Street, for a distance of 52 metres in a south easterly direction.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out telecoms equipment works.
Expected start and finish: 10pm, Monday 6 November 2023 – 5.30am, Tuesday 7 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Assheton Way, Long Street, Rochdale Road, Hollin Lane, Langley Lane, Heywood Old Road, Manchester Old Road, Middleton Way and Manchester New Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To hold the Middleton Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Expected start and finish: 10am – 12noon, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, alternative routes will not be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out telecoms equipment works.
Expected start and finish: 9.30am – 3.30pm, Wednesday 15 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace a water box frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 7pm – 11pm, Monday 20 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Langley Lane from a point 235 metres east of its junction with Heywood Old Road for a distance of 80 metres in an easterly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Langley Lane, Hollin Lane, Middleton Road, Queen Elizabeth Way, Manchester Road and Heywood Old Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To carry out electrical works to a property.
Expected start and finish: Monday 27 November 2023 – Friday 1 December 2023.
Restriction and location:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Middleton
Reason: To replace a defective frame and cover in the road.
Expected start and finish: 10pm – 11.59pm, Tuesday 28 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Wood Street, from its junction with Weavers Road for a distance of 80 metres in a north westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Wood Street, Eastway, Long Street, Rochdale Road, Hollin Lane, Langdale Drive and Windermere Road.
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 electrical works.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 18 October 2023 – Wednesday 8 November 2023 as required.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Moss Street for its entire length.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 4.30pm, Tuesday 24 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hall Street, from its junction with Schofield Street to its junction with Manchester Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester Street, Burns Street and Schofield Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To resurface the road.
Expected start and finish:
Restriction and location:
Alternative route: Alternative routes for traffic will be signed on street when the closures are in operation.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main.
Expected start and finish: Wednesday 25 October 2023 – Thursday 2 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Adelaide Street, from its junction with Queens Park Road to its junction with John Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Queens Park Road, Hardman Street and John Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To repair the road.
Expected start and finish: 8am – 4.30pm each day from Friday 27 October 2023 – Tuesday 31 October 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Stamford Street, from its junction with Manchester Road to its junction with Gregge Street.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Manchester Road, Victoria Street and Gregge Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To facilitate water works.
Expected start and finish: Friday 3 November 2023 – Friday 10 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Hartley Street, from its junction with York Street for a distance of 13 metres in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Hartley Street, Church Street, Rochdale Road and York Street.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To carry out electrical works.
Expected start and finish: Monday 6 November 2023 – Friday 10 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Taylor Street from its junction with Market Street and Market Place to its junction with Fox Street.
Alternative route:
The alternative routes are:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To hold the Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Expected start and finish
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, alternative routes will not be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Heywood
Reason: To lay a new water main and connections.
Expected start and finish: Monday 13 November 2023 – Thursday 23 November 2023.
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 hold the Heywood Christmas Festival.
Expected start and finish: 11am – 6pm, Saturday 18 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Pennines: temporary local road closures and restrictions
Area: Pennines
Reason: To facilitate new highway development.
Expected start and finish: Thursday 5 October 2023 – Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Wildhouse Lane Old Section, from its junction with Wildhouse Lane to its junction with Birchinley Lane.
Alternative route: The alternative route for traffic will be Wildhouse Lane and Wildhouse Lane Old Section.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To replace a water connection.
Expected start and finish: Monday 6 November 2023 – Wednesday 8 November 2023.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Gloucester Avenue from its junction with Birch Avenue for a distance of 20 metres in a westerly direction.
Alternative route: The alternative route will be Birch Avenue and Birch Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Littleborough Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade.
Expected start and finish
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, it is not necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Milnrow Remembrance Parade.
Expected start and finish: 10am – 12noon, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route: Due to the nature and duration of the event, it is not necessary for alternative routes to be in place.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: Pennines
Reason: To hold the Wardle Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade.
Expected start and finish: 1.30pm – 4pm, Sunday 12 November 2023.
Restriction and location:
Temporary closure of the following roads:
Alternative route:
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
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