Planned engineering work will see Metrolink services disrupted between Freehold and Rochdale Town Centre.

Due to essential work taking place on the level crossing at Beal Lane, Shaw the Rochdale and Oldham Metrolink lines are due to be closed from 1am on Sunday, April 24 until 5am on Monday, April 25.

A replacement bus service will be in operation along the route. 

The work will require a road closure at Beal Lane, Shaw which will result in a temporary signed diversion for traffic via Beal Lane, Grains Road, Hillside Avenue, Buckstones Road, and Milnrow Road. 

Because of this diversion, on-street parking along parts of the route will be removed to allow for access. 

Signs are scheduled to be put in place to indicate where on-street parking will be temporarily removed. 

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has given assurances that the work will be kept to one day and that residents affected will receive a letter in advance to minimise any inconvenience.  

More information can be found on TfGM’s website.