Manchester Road, roadworks in Rochdale from 13 August 2025 (one day)

Area: Rochdale
Expected start and finish: 9.30am–3.30pm on one day between Wednesday, 13 August 2025–Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The date depends on the weather conditions.
Reason: To resurface the road.
Restriction and location: Manchester Road: a section will be temporarily closed. The closure will begin at the junction with Trows Lane and end 750 metres away in a southerly direction.
Alternative route: For all vehicles travelling in a northerly direction: Rochdale Road, Slattocks Roundabout, Rochdale Road, Hollin Lane, Middleton Road, Manchester Road, Green Lane, Rochdale Road East and Bolton Road.

If you're travelling in a southerly direction, the alternative route will depend on how long your vehicle is.

For vehicles under 11 metres long travelling in a southerly direction: Bolton Road, Rochdale Road East, Green Lane,Manchester Road, Middleton Road, Hollin Lane, Rochdale Road (Northerly), Slattocks Roundabout and Rochdale Road.

For vehicles over 11 metres long travelling in a southerly direction: Bolton Road, Rochdale Road East, Green Lane,Manchester Road, Middleton Road, Hollin Lane, Rochdale Road (Southerly), Long Street (Southerly), around the Roundabout, Long Street (Northerly), Rochdale Road (Northerly), Slattocks Roundabout and Rochdale Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Directions: Get directions to Manchester Road on Google Maps
View roadworks on a map: You can also choose to view a map of roadworks across Greater Manchester or other restrictions