Greater Manchester roadworks ‘out of control’, says MP

Littleborough ‘has tolerated traffic chaos for far too long’, according to Rochdale’s MP. Paul Waugh claims utility companies have failed to properly coordinate roadworks, leading to lengthy traffic jams, says the Manchester Evening News. After temporary traffic lights were installed in Hurstead, Littleborough and Hollingworth Lake, residents faced long delays and tailbacks last week. Roadworks conducted by Openreach […]

Safer, easier, affordable: TfGM reveals Rochdale transport plans

New plans to make getting around Rochdale easier, safer and more sustainable have been revealed. Following feedback from residents in late 2023 and early 2024, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Rochdale Council have refined proposals to improve public transport and active travel – especially around Oldham Road and nearby streets. The plans are intended […]