We are replacing the road surface and improving the street lighting on this highway as part of our £30 million Highway Investment Programme. The cost of this scheme is £650,000.
Works will be carried out in two phases and overnight closures will be necessary..
Start and finish dates
Phase 1:
- Proposed start date: 29 September 2025 (8pm)
- Expected completion date: 6 October 2025 (5am)
Traffic will only be able join the M66 from the south side only.
Phase 2:
- Proposed start date: 6 October 2025 (8pm)
- Expected completion date: 24 October 2025 (5am)
Traffic will only be able join the M66 from the north side only.
Please note: Start and finish dates may change due to circumstances out of our control, for example, utility works or weather conditions.
Days and hours of work
- Monday to Friday (from 29 September to 24 October)
- Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October
- Between 8pm and 5am
Emergency Services will be notified. No closures are planned outside of these times.
What to expect
Traffic control measures will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety.
- Access to the M66, both north and south, will be maintained by following the signed diversion routes.
Plan of the scheme
This plan shows the extent of the resurfacing scheme and diversions
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.