We are writing to inform you about the upcoming overnight resurfacing works on A580 East Lancashire/ A6 Broad Street, between Irlams o' th' Height roundabout and Pendleton roundabout, due to start on Monday 30 June for four weeks, until Friday 25 July.
What’s happening?
A580 East Lancashire/ A6 Broad Street is a major route connecting Manchester city centre and Liverpool. The stretch between Irlams o' th' Height roundabout and Pendleton roundabout is in a very poor condition so we need to resurface the road as part of regular highway maintenance. The works will provide a smooth and safe new surface on the carriageway, paint fresh white lines and other road markings.
When will it take place?
To do this work, we need to close A580 East Lancashire/ A6 Broad Street, between Irlams o' th' Height roundabout and Pendleton roundabout, in one direction at a time. This will take place on weeknights, between 7pm and 6am, as follows:
- Liverpool-bound: closed from Monday 30 June to Friday 11 July
- Manchester-bound: closed from Monday 14 July and Friday 25 July
The map below shows the extent of the closures:
What’s the diversion?
The diversion will be the same throughout the works:
- Liverpool-bound - closed at Pendleton roundabout
diversion via Broughton Road, Littleton Road/ Kersal Vale Road, Agecroft Road, Bolton Road (A666) - Manchester-bound - closed at Irlams o' th' Height roundabout
diversion via Bolton Road (A666), Agecroft Road, Kersal Vale Road/ Littleton Road, Broughton Road.
What’s involved?
To resurface the road, we need to prepare it by removing some of the existing surface before applying the new one. This is the noisiest bit of the work. We also need to reset gutter covers and manhole lids as well as repaint white lines and other road markings. These works will be less disruptive.
What is ‘the noisiest work’?
The noisiest work includes the removal of the top road surface and any use of mechanical ‘breakers’ or ‘saw cutting’ for breaking out hard materials like concrete. We aim to finish this work by 12am on every shift, wherever possible. Please note other types of disruption after 12am may include reverse beepers, running engines and flashing lights.
Why are you doing this work at night?
The works have been carefully planned to minimise disruption to local traffic and the wider network, ensuring people can get home from work during the busiest times without having to follow a diversion or additional delays. We believe it is the most effective and balanced approach that allows the works to be completed relatively quickly with some breaks for residents, but without causing a gridlock on the highway network.
Will bus services be affected?
Bus services will be diverted during the night shifts, between 7pm and 6am with bus stops suspended during those hours. For full details and information regarding any specific services, please visit www.tfgm.com.
Access for residents
Resident access will be maintained at all times via the designated diversion route. Throughout the night works, marshals will be on site at all times to cover for emergency access within the working area.
Daytime traffic restrictions
Please note there will be no daytime traffic restrictions during the works.
Who can I contact about these works?
If you have any questions, please email Salford City Council at MajorWorks@salford.gov.uk or call the works contractor, J Hopkin Ltd, on the following:
- Jamie Irving (project manager): 07776 686 292
Please note we need good weather conditions to complete the work. There might be delays if there is heavy rain or very cold temperatures.