Oldham drivers have been warned that a key road in the borough will be closed for every night over the next two weeks.
The council has said that Oldham Way A627 will be closed in both directions for 14 nights, beginning tonight (Monday, July 15).
The closures will begin at 8pm before the road reopens at 5am.
The council has said that the closures are taking place to allow Surveys and drainage checks, along with street lighting maintenance, to take place.
Oldham Way will be closed between the Manchester Road roundabout and the road's junction with Prince Street.
⚠️Don't forget! Oldham Way will be closed overnight both ways for 14 nights from Mon, July 15, 8pm-5am, between Manchester St roundabout and Prince St.
— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) July 15, 2024
Surveys and drainage checks, along with street lighting maintenance, will be carried out. Apologies for the disruption. pic.twitter.com/5qPrbz2AxM
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Diverted routes will be signposted for drivers, which will take drivers through the town centre.
Works have been taking place on Oldham Way for the past year and a half, including maintenance work on bridges at Waterloo Street and Wellington Street.
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