Road works
To find out about road works in the Bury borough and across Greater Manchester, including how long works are expected to last, what delays are likely and which organisation is carrying out the works, search Greater Manchester road works online.
To report issues regarding any road works you should contact the organisation that is carrying out the work.
Town centre road closures
Prestwich town centre road closures
Emergency repairs at Bury New Road, Prestwich (junction with Fairfax Road)
A high-pressure water main is leaking and must be repaired promptly to avoid significant future issues. United Utilities works will start from 7pm on Tuesday 2 December to complete the urgent repair overnight. Temporary multi-way lights will replace the existing traffic lights.
During Wednesday 3 December reinstatement works are planned. After the reinstatement work is completed, temporary lights will stay in place on Thursday morning while the surface sets. During this time the lights will be supervised.
Important information
As part of Fairfax Road is already closed for #YourPrestwich regeneration scheme, traffic flow through the area is likely to be slower than usual. Please allow extra travel time.
We’re working closely with @UnitedUtilities to keep disruption from these essential works to a minimum and ensure repairs are completed as quickly as possible to avoid more extensive damage. For general or water supply issues the number for United Utilities is 0345 782 3273.
Part of Fairfax Road – from 13 October 2025 to July 2026
A short stretch of Fairfax Road is closed on weekdays in both directions to support construction of the new Prestwich Travel Hub. The road will reopen most weekends between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday. See more information and Q&A about the closure
Road closures for highway improvement schemes
For road closures connected to highway maintenance and improvement schemes carried out by Bury Council: