BT will be laying a new duct across Manchester Road, Shaw near to its junction with Princess Road over the weekend of 21 and 22 March, in two halves. During the course of the work, Shaw bound traffic along Shaw Road, Royton / Manchester Road, Shaw will not be affected.

However, it will be necessary to close the exit road from the Big Lamp roundabout to Manchester Road and divert all traffic along Oldham Road / Heyside / Salmon Fields. This is the preferred signed diversion route to accommodate HGV vehicles.

Please note that Blackshaw Lane is still open to traffic and bus services etc will still be allowed to use Blackshaw Lane. I believe the 59 and 182 services from Shaw to Oldham and Royton respectively will be affected.

Manchester Road will be re-opened to all traffic by 6.00am Monday morning.

EXPECT DELAYS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND