Road closures and temporary traffic orders
Only the police or the local highway authority (the Council) have the authority to close or restrict traffic movement on a road.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order or Notice (TTRO or TTRN) is a legal document we can grant to give such permission.
We can issue a TTRO or TTRN for:
- roadworks
- large deliveries or cranes on the road
- tv or movie filming
- special events on the road (eg parades, festivals, races, street parties). A government guide gives more details.
A TTRO is applicable for planned works on the highway which are planned to take longer than five consecutive days or any works on a major road.
A TTRN can be issued for works of a minor nature on minor roads. The maximum duration of this notice is five days.
How to apply
For further information download our application pack which contains full details of how to apply for a TTRO or TTRN, the fees involved and the application timescales we require.
Currently advertised temporary traffic regulation orders
Special Events
| Event | Location | Planned dates |
|---|---|---|
| BWFC Community Run | Various | Sun 13 April 2025 |
| Rivington Fell Race | Lever Park Avenue, Horwich | Sat 19 April 2025 |
Roadworks
| Location | Reason | Planned dates |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Street | Construction works | ongoing |
| Central Street | Construction works | ongoing |
| Cheadle Square | Redevelopment works | ongoing |
| Crescent Road | Gas | 21 Apr - 04 May 2025 |
| Freshfield Avenue | Construction works | 11 Dec - June 2025 |
| Kestor Street | Public Safety | ongoing |
| Market Street Area, Farnworth | Construction works | 18 July 2024 - Spring 2025 |
| Mill Lane / Academy Way | Construction works | ongoing |
| Ridgway Gates / Rear of Knowsley Street | Construction work | 30 Sept 2024 - Spring 2025 |
| Back Settle Street | Water | 15 - 17 April 2025 |
| Shoreswood & Belmont Road | Waiting & Loading Restrictions | ongoing |
| Singleton Avenue / Castle Crescent | Resurfacing | 31 Mar - 27 Apr 2025 |
| Smithy Croft / Blair Street Path | Electricity | 14 - 23 April 2025 |
| St Peters Way A666 | Scheduled Maintenance | various overnights |
| Town Centre - Various Streets | Construction work | 28 Oct 2024 - Spring 2026 |
| Town Centre - Various Streets | Suspension of Parking Places | ongoing as required |
| University Way | Telecoms | 24 April 2025 |
| Wimberry Road Area | Waiting Restrictions | ongoing |
| Wood Street | Waiting & Loading Restrictions | ongoing |
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