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
Ramsbottom town centre road closures
Bolton Street and Bridge Street - 20 April to 18 May 2025
During April and May, a co-ordinated programme of essential road and utility works will take place along Bolton Street and Bridge Street, including nearby junctions.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place at various locations during the works.
Bury town centre road closures
Gallipoli Parade - Sunday 26 April 2026
On Sunday 26 April 2026 some roads in Bury town centre will be temporarily closed, or have restricted access to ensure the Gallipoli Parade takes place safely.
Market Street – until July 2026
Sections of Market Street will be closed until July 2026 for road safety improvements part of the Fishpool and Pimhole Bee Active Travel Scheme. The road will be closed at different points as the works progress along the road n five phases. When the road safety improvements are complete, resurfacing will be carried out requiring a full-length road closure for part of the process. Diversions will be clearly signed.
- See the latest update on Market Street road closures
- More about the Fishpool and Pimhole Bee Active Travel Scheme
Prestwich town centre road closures
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: