We are replacing the road surface on this highway as part of our £30 million Highway Investment Programme. The cost of this scheme is £41,600.
This will involve mechanically removing the existing road surface and laying a new surface course.
Start and finish dates
- Proposed start date: 14 April 2025
- Expected completion date: 25 April 2025
Start and finish dates may change due to circumstances out of our control, for example, utility works or weather conditions.
Hours of work
Between 8am and 5pm.
What to expect
When works get underway the road will be closed. Traffic control measures will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety.
Please note: During the works, vehicle access to properties and adjoining streets may be limited. Emergency Services will be notified in advance and will always be given access.
Plan of the scheme
This plan shows the extent of the Butterworth Street resurfacing scheme
- pdf file
Important information
Highway funding and priorities
Funding
With the limited funding we have, we are doing the best we can to keep the roads in good repair and make them better for everyone.
Our extra £30 million highway investment programme is gradually improving the borough’s roads, but we must continue to prioritise repairs based on available funding and other key factors.
Each year we spend around £3.5 million on highway resurfacing schemes. We also spend about £1 million per year on preventative maintenance to keep more roads in good repair and reduce the number of potholes forming in the future.
Like all councils we have limited funds and can’t fix all road defects at the same time. To resurface every road in our borough would cost around £300 million!
Prioritisation
Road defects that are a threat to safety are always prioritised first. Lower risk repairs are prioritised based on:
- Road type
- Size of defect
- Road position
- Number of highway users
- Whether we already plan to fix the issue as part of a larger scheme
By prioritising repairs consistently, we can ensure we maintain the highway fairly and that we spend our limited funds wisely.
Transforming travel
Via the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, we also get UK Government funding for sustainable travel improvements. This funding must be spent on highway schemes that improve the network for public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling.