Service changes over the May Day bank holiday

Most non-critical council services close at 5pm on Friday, 1 May 2026 and reopen at 9am on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Our contact centre will remain open for emergencies.

May Day bank holiday office closures and updates

Smithy Bridge Road, roadworks in Littleborough on 24 May 2026

Area: Pennines
Expected start and finish: 12.10am-8.30am, Sunday, 24 May 2026
Reason: To fix barrier faults at the railway level crossing.
Restriction and location: Temporary closure of Smithy Bridge Road from a point 15 metres north west of the level crossing to a point 40 metres away heading south east.
Alternative route: The alternative route for vehicles will be Smithy Bridge Road, Milnrow Road (Littleborough), Wildhouse Lane, Kiln Lane, Bridge Street, Rochdale Road, Milnrow Road (Rochdale), Albert Royds Street, Halifax Road (A58), and Smithy Bridge Road.
Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council
Directions: Get directions to Smithy Bridge 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

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