Work progressing on Broadway Green link road

The final stage of work on a major new link road leading to the £100m regeneration scheme at Broadway Green in Chadderton will start early next year.

The new road will give motorists and pedestrians access to the development, which once complete will provide more than 600,000 sq ft of employment space and up to 500 new homes.

Work on the final section will begin on Monday, January 6.

The major construction project will include the decommissioning of Crossley Bridge, the old railway bridge located north west of the San Rocco Restaurant, and the construction of a new signalised junction on Broadway.

Oldham Council say during this time there will be unavoidable disruption to residents and road users.

Restrictions will be put in place on Broadway, including lane closures (from four to three) and possible overnight closures.

Residents are therefore advised to plan in advance as it will impact on journey times, but arrangements for pedestrian access will be made at all times.

The council adds that contractors will aim to keep disruption to a minimum and will redirect construction traffic away from existing residential areas where possible.

The expected completion date for the link road is the end of 2020.

Work is progressing well at Broadway Green - the joint venture between Oldham Council and Foxdenton LLP.

It’s estimated the scheme will create 2,000 new jobs and will be give a boost worth £4.6 million annually to the local retail economy from resident spending.

Regular updates will be available via the Oldham Council website, @OldhamCouncil on Twitter and via www.Foxdentonllp.co.uk.

Anyone who has any concerns while the work is taking place can contact the helpline at Cheetham Hill Construction between the hours of 8am to 5.30pm on 0161 761 5109, or out of hours (in an emergency only) on 07725 962330.