As you are probably aware the off licence at the junction of Fraser Street and Rochdale Road was hit by a vehicle over the weekend and the building will need demolishing. Emergency traffic management was introduced when the incident occurred (i.e. heras fencing and barriers) but this is not suitable for any length of time as Rochdale Road traffic is having to travel on the wrong side of the road and pedestrians are left vulnerable due to the footway being closed..

Arrangements have therefore been made for four way lights to be introduced which will allow pedestrian provision to be created and traffic to confidently travel on the wrong side of the road.

At present it is not possible to advise how long the lights will be in operation.