Traffic management and working patterns
Phase 2 works
The traffic management for the ongoing work on Phase 2 of the Northeast Gateway scheme currently consists of:
- Closure of the existing bus lane on Oldham Road (southbound towards the City Centre)
- Closure of the parking bays between Poland Street and Cornell Street
- Closure of Sherratt Street with the Oldham Road junction
- Working patterns will be:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: 9.30am to 3.30pm
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We expect this phase of the work to last until mid-July 2025.
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Detail of further phases of work, including the changes to Thompson Street and Rochdale Road, will be added to the website as soon as dates are finalised.
From-mid July onwards
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Temporary closure of a section of Sherrat Street, from 2 July until approximately the end of July. During this time, vehicles will not be able to turn onto Oldham Road from Sherrat Street.
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Thompson Street (northeast and southeast) - mid-July until approximately the end of August. There will be lane closures on both sides of the carriageway, but two-way traffic will be maintained. Parking bays will be suspended, and bus stops will be relocated. Some overnight total closures will be required for resurfacing.