Multiple road closures will affect travel in Oldham over the next two weeks. The A663 northbound between Middleton Lane and the A627(M) will be fully closed from 9pm on March 9 until 6am on March 23 for drainage works. The M62 westbound between junctions 22 and 19 will close from 11pm on March 7 until 6am the following morning for barrier and fence safety repairs, covering nearly four kilometres. Baytree Lane will remain closed until March 7, with the closure in place from 10pm on March 3 until 5am on March 7 for a structural examination of the railway bridge by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
Multiple road closures and traffic disruptions are affecting Oldham and surrounding areas in 2026. The A58 Manchester Road in Rochdale faces overnight closures, while Chapel Street East and New Bailey Gateway are under one-way restrictions due to ongoing works. Greek Street in Stockport has been completely closed to traffic. The Castleton to Rochdale Active Travel Scheme is progressing through Phase 2 of development. Additional roadworks are taking place in Mottram-in-Longdendale and Hollingworth in Tameside, creating widespread traffic management challenges across the region.
Oldham Council has closed London Road between Yates Street and Frances Street, and Sydenham Street near its junction with London Road, for up to 10 weeks starting February 16, 2026. The closures allow for new drainage connections. Alternative routes are via Sydenham Street, Stoneleigh Street, Westminster Street to the east, and Fontwell Lane, Acre Lane, Yates Street, and Cheltenham Street to the west. The order can be inspected at Spindles Oldham between 8.40am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.