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Sixty roads repaired as summer road repair scheme completes

Almost 60 roads have been treated across all five townships as part of the annual summer micro asphalt programme, which improves the condition of the road and gives it a longer lifespan.

The works in Rochdale, form part of a wider £4 million investment into the borough’s highways network this year, which includes the resurfacing of a large section of Bury Road alongside the installation of a new crossing point at the junction of Bury Road, Roch Valley Way and Sandy Lane.

Major improvements to Michael Faraday Avenue in Kingsway are under way, alongside improvements to the drainage in Overtown Lane in Norden.

In addition, road resurfacing is taking place in Norman Road and Albion Street in Rochdale North, with traffic calming being implemented in Ashworth Street.

Over in Middleton, pavement reconstruction is taking place in Broughton Close and Windermere Road. In Rochdale South, new one ways are being installed in Milkstone and Deeplish.

Other major projects include the redevelopment of the Reed Hill car park and the introduction of new pedestrian and cycle  crossings on St Mary’s Gate in Rochdale town centre, which is currently on site.

Councillor Shah Wazir said: “I’m pleased that we’re heading into winter with smoother, safer roads following the completion of the summer micro asphalt programme. Although micro asphalt is undertaken in the summer as it requires warmer temperatures, we undertake different types of road treatments throughout the year, so our work doesn’t stop.

“We have some really big schemes on the ground right now, including full resurfacing projects and the work on Queen’s Park Bridge, and I know the end results will be really impressive.”

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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