Major £6.5m Oldham Way flyover repairs start May 2026
Major repairs to the Oldham Way flyover are set to begin on May 18, with work expected to last until December. The £6.5 million project will see the 45-year-old structure undergo its first major maintenance since it was built in 1979.
The flyover at the A62 Oldham Way/Manchester Street roundabout is a crucial link between Oldham and Rochdale. Without these repairs, the council warns it could face a full closure in the future, causing far worse disruption than the planned works.
The project includes waterproofing, replacing expansion joints, concrete repairs, refurbishing the parapets, and resurfacing. Funding comes from a £4 million Department for Transport grant and £2 million from Oldham Council's local highways budget.
Lane closures will start first to keep traffic moving while work progresses. The council says it's working to phase the works to minimise disruption to local businesses and residents, though some delays are inevitable during the seven-month project.
Residents with concerns can contact the council via email at [email protected]. More details are available on the council website as the work gets underway.
At a Glance
| What | £6.5m refurbishment of Oldham Way flyover beginning May 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Who | Oldham Council, Department for Transport, local residents and businesses |
| Where | A62 Oldham Way/Manchester Street roundabout flyover |
| When | Work starts May 18, expected to finish December 2026 |
| Why it matters | Prevents future full closure of key Oldham-Rochdale route, but causes months of traffic disruption |
| What's next | Lane closures begin immediately, with full refurbishment works continuing through December |
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