People can ‘expect delays’ on some key routes.
18:01, 16 Aug 2026Updated 18:26, 16 Aug 2026
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Drivers should watch out for traffic delays as roadworks continue across Greater Manchester. People can ‘expect delays’ on some key routes.
Roadworks can be carried out for a number of reasons including changes being made to a road, emergency repairs, as well as work by utility companies.
However a 2025 parliamentary transport committee report said: “They can also be a source of frustration for anyone trying to get around on roads and pavements by causing congestion and delays that harm the economy, disrupt transport services and limit access to high streets and businesses.”
Drivers should be aware of the disruptions and full information about what road works are taking place across Greater Manchester can be found on Transport for Greater Manchester’s website.
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BOLTON:
A roads:
A579 BURY ROAD – BOLTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A579 Bury Road in both directions between A58 Bury Road and B6208 Ainsworth Lane until 0:00 on 30th August.
A666 BLACKBURN ROAD – EGERTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A666 Blackburn Road in both directions between Stanrose Close and B6472 Darwen Road until 0:00 on 4th September.
B roads:
B6203 SPA ROAD – BOLTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Spa Road in both directions closed due to electricity work between Walker Street and White Lion Brow until 0:00 on 23rd August.
BURY:
A roads:
A58 BURY AND BOLTON ROAD – AINSWORTH – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and gas main work on A58 Bury and Bolton Road in both directions at Starling Way until 0:00 on 18th August.
A676 BOLTON ROAD – HAWKSHAW – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on A676 Bolton Road in both directions at Stanmere Court until 0:00 on 17th August.
MANCHESTER:
A roads:
A6010 ALAN TURING WAY – MANCHESTER – NORTHBOUND – GREATER MANCHESTER
A6010 Alan Turing Way Northbound closed due to emergency repairs and roadworks from A635 Ashton Old Road to Wilson Street until 0:00 on 11th September.
B roads:
B5093 WILMSLOW ROAD – FALLOWFIELD – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B5093 Wilmslow Road in both directions from A6010 Wilmslow Road to Sherwood Street until 17:00 on 25th January 2027.
OLDHAM:
A roads:
A62 OLDHAM WAY – OLDHAM – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
A62 Oldham Way in both directions closed due to roadworks at Manchester Street (Manchester Street roundabout) until 25th September.
There is a diversion down to the roundabout and straight back on again.
A671 ROCHDALE ROAD – ROYTON – NORTHBOUND – GREATER MANCHESTER
A671 Rochdale Road Northbound closed due to roadworks from B6195 Middleton Road to Radcliffe Street until 29th January 2027.
A6052 DENSHAW ROAD – DELPH – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A6052 Denshaw Road in both directions between Pingle Lane and Slack Lane until 0:00 on 12th October.
B roads:
B6195 MIDDLETON ROAD – ROYTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B6195 Middleton Road in both directions between Shepherd Street and A671 Rochdale Road until 29th January 2027.
B6195 MIDDLETON ROAD – ROYTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B6195 Middleton Road in both directions at High Street until 29th January 2027.
ROCHDALE:
B roads:
B6225 HOLLINGWORTH ROAD – LITTLEBOROUGH – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B6225 Hollingworth Road in both directions from Inghams Lane (Littleborough) to Rakewood Road (Smithybridge) until 15:00 on 28th August.
SALFORD:
A roads:
A34 NEW BAILEY STREET – SALFORD – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Roadworks and contraflow on A34 New Bailey Street in both directions at Gore Street until 0:00 on 18th May 2027.
A576 CROMWELL ROAD – SALFORD – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A576 Cromwell Road in both directions at London Street until 17:00 on 4th September.
A5066 ORDSALL LANE – SALFORD QUAYS – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A5066 Ordsall Lane in both directions at Taylorson Street South until 8th January 2027.
A5066 ORDSALL LANE – ORDSALL – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A5066 Ordsall Lane in both directions between Guy Fawkes Street and Nine Acre Drive until 18:00 on 28th August.
STOCKPORT:
A roads:
A523 MACCLESFIELD ROAD – HAZEL GROVE – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
A523 Macclesfield Road in both directions closed due to gas main work between A5143 Dean Lane and Melford Road until 30th August.
A560 HYDE ROAD – WOODLEY – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Roadworks and restrictions on A560 Hyde Road in both directions between A627 George Lane and Mill Lane until 17:00 on 28th August.
A560 STOCKPORT ROAD EAST – WOODLEY – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A560 Stockport Road East in both directions at A627 George Lane until 17:00 on 28th August.
A627 GEORGE LANE – WOODLEY – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A627 George Lane in both directions between A560 Stockport Road East and Oldham Drive until 17:00 on 28th August.
TAMESIDE:
A roads:
A57 MOTTRAM MOOR – MOTTRAM – EASTBOUND – GREATER MANCHESTER
One lane closed due to long-term roadworks on A57 Mottram Moor Eastbound from Stalybridge Road to A6018 Back Moor. Expect delays until 31st December 2027.
B roads:
B6175 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD – ST PAULS TRADING ESTATE – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B6175 Huddersfield Road in both directions between Staley Hall Road and Parkfields until 0:00 on 21st August.
TRAFFORD:
A roads:
A6144 MANCHESTER ROAD – CARRINGTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A6144 Manchester Road in both directions between Carrington Business Park and Common Lane until 0:00 on 17th August.
A6144 WARBURTON LANE – PARTINGTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A6144 Warburton Lane in both directions between Hankinson Close and Cross Lane West until 17:00 on 25th August.
B roads:
B5161 LANGHAM ROAD – BOWDON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Langham Road in both directions closed due to roadworks between B5162 South Downs Road and B5163 Ashley Road until 0:00 on 28th August.
B5214 CROFTS BANK ROAD – URMSTON – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on B5214 Crofts Bank Road in both directions from Derby Road to Sumner Way until 0:00 on 16th August.
WIGAN:
A roads:
A58 GERARD STREET – ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD – SOUTHBOUND – GREATER MANCHESTER
A58 Gerard Street Southbound closed due to roadworks from A5062 Wigan Road to A49 Bryn Street (Kings Arms traffic lights) until 22nd November.
A580 EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD – GOLBORNE – EASTBOUND – GREATER MANCHESTER
One lane closed due to roadworks on A580 East Lancashire Road Eastbound from A573 Warrington Road (Golborne Island, Golborne) to the B5207 (Lowton). Expect delays until 0:00 on 30th September.
A49 WIGAN ROAD – STANDISH – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A49 Wigan Road in both directions at Roundmoor Road until 0:00 on 14th October.
A572 MANCHESTER ROAD – ASTLEY – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A572 Manchester Road in both directions at South Lane until 0:00 on 20th September.
B roads:
B5238 POOLSTOCK – WIGAN – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on B5238 Poolstock in both directions at Pool Street until 0:00 on 19th August.
B5238 WIGAN ROAD – ASPULL – BOTH DIRECTIONS – GREATER MANCHESTER
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B5238 Wigan Road in both directions between Higher Lane and Dukes Row until 0:00 on 1st September.