A57 link roads project

From January 2026, further planned roadworks will take place in Mottram-in-Longdendale/Hollingworth in Tameside.

These are preliminary works to prepare for the future construction of one of two new link roads between Manchester and Sheffield, with traffic management and closure/narrowing of cycle and vehicle lanes remaining in place throughout the scheme.

Upcoming works

Monday 26 to Friday 30 January: Overnight lane closures on at Junction 4 roundabout (Hyde Road) to faciliate vegetation clearance.
Between 9.30am to 3.30pm on Monday 26 January to Saturday 7 February: Temporary traffic signals on Roe Cross Road/Old Road.
Monday 26 January to Friday 13 February: Two-way temporary signals during off peak times on weekdays only.
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February: Roe Cross Road will be closed between Edge Lane and Old Road to connect the temporary road.
Monday 16 to Friday 21 February: Overnight closures (eastbound only) of M67 between Junction 3 and Junction 4 from 8pm to 6am each night, to facilitate the installation of narrow lanes. Two-way temporary signals will also be in place around the Hattersley Roundabout to facilitate the installation of temporary barriers.
Monday 24 February onwards: Inner ring lane closure on southern section of Hattersley Roundabout at Junction 4, and a lane closure westbound on Hyde Road at the junction of the roundabout.

For more information, please visit the National Highways website.

Roe Cross Road Closure

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February, Roe Cross Road will be closed between Edge Lane and Old Road to connect the temporary road.

Impact to road users

During the weekend closure, road users are advised to follow the below signed diversion routes.

The southbound diversion sends traffic from the A6018 northbound onto the A635 westbound, continuing for around three kilometres through several junctions until reaching the A6017. From there, vehicles are directed left twice to follow the A6017 south towards Denton, continuing through Guide Bridge to meet the A57. Traffic then turns left onto the A57 eastbound towards Hyde, following it for approximately 3.5 kilometres to the A627, where it turns left onto Clark Way. After around one kilometre, the diversion rejoins the A57, turning left again to continue eastbound for another 3.5 kilometres through multiple junctions to the M67 Junction 4 roundabout. At this point, drivers take the third exit to remain on the A57 eastbound and continue into Mottram in Longdendale, where the diversion ends.

The northbound diversion directs traffic south from the closure point on Stalybridge Road to join the A57 westbound. Vehicles needing the A6018 via Back Moor are instructed to remain on the A57 Hyde Road, continuing through signals to the M67 Junction 4 roundabout, where they take the second exit to stay on the A57 westbound. Traffic continues for roughly 3.5 kilometres into Hyde to reach the A627, turning right to travel northbound. At the junction with the A57/Manchester Road, vehicles turn right again to follow the A57 westbound. They continue to the A6017, turning right and travelling north to the Guide Bridge junction with the A6140, then turning right once more to stay on the A6017. At the A635 junction, traffic is routed island to join the A635 eastbound towards Stalybridge, continuing for around three kilometres to reach the A6018, where they turn to head southbound. Shortly beyond this point, the diversion route concludes.

From Monday 9 February onwards, road traffic will use the temporary stretch of road, allowing the construction of the Roe Cross Road bridge above the new Mottram Underpass. On the temporary road, a 20mph speed limit in place.

The A57 between Manchester and Sheffield currently suffers from heavy congestion, creating unreliable journeys.

The A57 Link Road project aims to improve connectivity between both cities, increase reliability of journeys and reduce congestion through Mottram in Longdendale and between Manchester and Sheffield over the years to come.

This scheme will consist of two new link roads including a dual carriageway from M67 Junction 4 to a new junction on the A57(T) at Mottram Moor, and a new single carriageway link from the A57(T) at Mottram Moor to a new junction on the A57 in Wooley Bridge.

National Highways have planned the works to minimise disruption for all modes of travel, while enabling the works to be carried out safely and efficiently.