Fishpool and Pimhole Bee Active Travel Scheme (phase 2)

What to expect during the works

• Two-way temporary traffic lights on Gigg Lane
• Full road closure of Alfred Street/Gigg Lane junction for approx two weeks

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works in November 2025.
• We will aim to complete the works within one month.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Convert mini-roundabout to T-junction
• Uncontrolled dropped crossings
• Raised road table

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works at the Gigg Lane/Alfred Street junction

What to expect during the works

• Two-way temporary traffic lights
• Full road closure of Market Street/Gigg Lane junction for two weeks

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works in November 2025.
• We will aim to complete the works within one month.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Convert mini-roundabout to T-junction
• Uncontrolled dropped crossings
• Raised road table

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works at Gigg Lane/Market Street junction

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures on Manchester Road
• Two-way temporary traffic lights on Manchester Road
• Full road closure at junction of Wellington Road/Manchester Road for four weeks

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works in November.
• We will aim to complete the works within four weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Uncontrolled dropped crossings
• Raised road table
• Widening of footpaths

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works (programmed to be carried out during half term in February 2026 to reduce disruption)

What to expect during the works

• Two-way and three-way temporary traffic lights
• Full road closure of Pimhole Road and School Street for resurfacing (Sunday working only - planned for 25 January and 1 February 2026)

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works between November and December 2025 with resurfacing to follow as outlined above. 
• We will aim to complete the works within six weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Parallel crossing and Zebra crossings
• Uncontrolled dropped crossings
• Raised road table

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures on Rochdale Road

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works in January 2026.
• We will aim to complete the works within two weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Footpath widening
• Albert St/Rochdale Rd junction will be permanently closed

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures on Heywood Street
• Two-way temporary traffic lights
• Closure of Parker Street at its junction with Heywood Street for approximately eight weeks - access to the Mosque and businesses on Parker Street will be maintained from Lord Street

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works between January and March
• We will aim to complete the works within ten weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• One-way routing - no access for vehicles from Parker Street to Heywood Street
• Signalised parallel crossings

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works

What to expect during the works

• Road closures on Market Street for approx 24 weeks (from January to July 2026)
• The road will be closed at different points as the works progress along the road in five phases.
• When the active travel works are complete, Market Street will be resurfaced. These works will be planned to minimise disruption as far as possible, but the full length of the road will be closed for part of the process.  
• Read our update on Market Street road closures.

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works within 24 weeks from January to July 2026.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to Bury College and pedestrian access to Market Street will be maintained at all times.

New features to be introduced

• Cycle facilities
• Signalised crossings

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works

Important information

• We plan to carry out this work between January and February 2026.
• We will aim to complete the work within two weeks.

New feature to be introduced

• Solar-powered stud lighting to be installed along the paths in Openshaw Park and the Roch Valley Greenway.

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures on Rochdale Road and Heywood Street
• Three-way temporary traffic lights
• Full road closure at Bond Street/Rochdale Road junction for approx two weeks

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works between March and June.
• We will aim to complete the works within six weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Upgraded junction
• Signalised crossing

Extra co-ordinated works

• Junction resurfacing works

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures on Manchester Road
• Two-way temporary traffic lights
• Full road closure at junction of Gigg Lane/Manchester Road for two weeks

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works between June and July.
• We will aim to complete the works within four weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Signalised crossing
• Uncontrolled dropped crossings
• Raised road table

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures
• Two-way temporary traffic lights
• Overnight road closures for resurfacing works on Parkhills Road, Radcliffe Road and Heaton Fold for three nights

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works in July and August.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Upgraded junction

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works

What to expect during the works

• Lane closures
• Four-way temporary traffic lights
• Full road closures for resurfacing for two weeks

Important information

• We plan to carry out these works between March and June.
• We will aim to complete the works within 13 weeks.
• Before works start we will install advance warning signs at the roadside.
• If a full road closure is required, a diversion route will be clearly signed.
• Access to local businesses will be maintained on week days and Saturdays.

New features to be introduced

• Upgraded junction (removal of roundabout)
• Signalised crossing

Extra co-ordinated works

• Resurfacing works

Junction design improvements vary per junction, but include:

• widening footpaths and pedestrian waiting areas
• controlled pedestrian crossings (where pedestrians are given priority with traffic signals to cross the road)
• making turns sharper at road junctions (slowing vehicle turning movements to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety at road junctions) 
• raised road tables
• cycle facilities

Which junctions will be upgraded

• A56 Manchester Road / Parkhills Road
• Manchester Road / Wellington Road
• Market Street / Wellington Road
• Rochdale Road / Heywood Street
• Heywood Street / Andrew Street / Parker Street

View the junctions on a location plan

• Manchester Road and Parkhills junction plan
• Manchester Road plan
• Market Street and Wellington Road cyclops plan
• Heywood Street main junction plan
• Heywood Street and Parker Street plan

Description of feature

Converting mini-roundabouts to T- junctions simplifies vehicle movements, improving overall pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Where the T–junctions will be located

• Market Street / Gigg Lane
• Alfred Street / Gigg Lane
• Pimhole Road / Hurst Street / School Street

View the T-junctions on a location plan

• Gigg Lane Market Street plan
• Gigg Lane Alfred Street plan
• Pimhole Road plan

Description of feature

A dedicated path for cyclists, physically separated from vehicles and pedestrians.

Where the segregated cycle tracks will be located

• 0.5km of segregated cycle tracks on both sides of Market Street between Wellington Road and the junction with Angouleme Way

View the segregated cycle tracks on a location plan

• Market Street plan
• Market Street and Wellington Road cyclops plan

Description of feature

A pedestrian/cycle crossing with push button facilities and traffic signals for vehicles.

Where the signalised crossings will be located

• A new Toucan crossing is proposed across Market Street in line with the Health and Digital Centre entrance. (Exact location still to be confirmed)
• A new Toucan crossing is proposed across Market Street opposite the Millennium Centre. (Exact location still to be confirmed)
• Existing uncontrolled crossing across Manchester Road near Gigg Lane to be upgraded to a Toucan crossing
• A new parallel crossing is proposed across Pimhole Road to the south of Palace Street

View the signalised crossings on a location plan

• Manchester Road plan
• Market Street plan
• Pimhole Road plan

More information about signalised crossings

For an explanation of a signalised crossing see: TfGM Bee Active website

Description of feature

A pedestrian crossing marked by black and white stripes on the road. Drivers must stop if pedestrians are waiting or crossing.

Where the zebra crossing will be located

• Across Hurst Street to the west of School Street. Providing a safer route for school children and other pedestrians.

The footpath will be widened along Hurst St and up to the new Pimhole Road crossing to improve access for pedestrians and allow shared use for cyclists.

View the zebra crossing on a location plan

•  Pimhole Road plan

Description of feature

A raised section of road with ramps either side which aims to slow down traffic and improve pedestrian safety.

Where the raised tables will be located

• Manchester Road / Gigg Lane junction
• Alfred Street / Gigg Lane junction
• Market Street / Gigg Lane junction
• School Street / Pimhole Road junction

 View the raised tables on a location plan

• Manchester Road plan
• Gigg Lane and Alfred Street plan
• Gigg Lane and Market Street plan
• Pimhole Road plan

Description of feature

Closing a road reduces traffic on a street by restricting vehicle movements while allowing access to walking and cycling and improving traffic flow through key junctions

Where the permanent road closure will be located

• Albert Street will be closed at its junction with Rochdale Road.

View the permanent road closure on a location plan

•  Albert Street plan

Description of feature

Installed along paths to increase visibility and safety for pedestrians during night-time.

Where the solar–powered lighting will be located

• Openshaw Park
• Roch Valley Greenway

View the lighting on a location plan

•  Overview plan
•  Solar powered stud lighting plan

Description of feature

A low-traffic road designed to prioritise cyclists and pedestrians, by installing traffic calming measures and raised road tables and removing mini-roundabouts.

Where the quiet street will be located

• Along Gigg Lane

View the quiet street on a location plan

•  Overview plan

To keep the community informed about when work will begin at each of the project areas, advance warning signs will be placed at the roadside shortly before work is scheduled to start. 

Funding for active travel schemes comes from a range of sources, including the UK Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which saw Greater Manchester awarded £1.07bn to help deliver the Bee Network.

• Find out more about active travel schemes and the Bee Network

We will try to maintain vehicular access to all businesses and properties during the works, but access may be limited when we are removing or replacing the footway and, or road surface.

All the emergency services will be notified well in advance of the commencement of the works and will be made aware of any restrictions in place.

Should emergency vehicles require emergency access to residential or business properties affected by the works, the contractor shall direct and, or escort them through the works.

Our Engineering Services Team will co-ordinate and supervise the works from start to finish.

The contractors we employ are responsible for ensuring works are carried out safely. If you notice anyone tampering with or taking down signs or barriers, especially at night, please call the emergency number provided. Your call could prevent an accident.

Criminals have been known to use works on the highway as an excuse to get into nearby properties to commit a crime.

If you are approached by anyone claiming to be from Bury Council or a utility company, always ask for ID.

If you are unsure, don't let them in and call the police.

If you experience any issues during the construction works then please contact us.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm: Phone Customer Contact Team on 0161 253 5353.

Email: engcon@bury.gov.uk

In an emergency out of the above hours call: 0161 253 6606.