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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horwich Events | Various (Horwich) | 21 Jun - 20 Dec 2025 |
Roadworks
| Location | Restriction | Reason | Planned dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Road | One-way with side road closures | Resurfacing | 12 Jan - 21 Feb 2026 |
| Bow St / Kay St / All Saints St | Road closure | Electricity | 10 - 23 December 2025 |
| Back Brandwood Street | Road closure | Water | 13 - 15 January 2026 |
| Back Church Avenue | Road closure | Water | 06 - 08 January 2026 |
| Foundry Street | Road closure | Telecoms | 19 - 20 January 2026 |
| Kestor Street | Road closure | Public Safety | ongoing |
| Knott Lane | Road closure | Water | 19 Jan - 01 Feb 2026 |
| Market Street Area, Farnworth | Road closure | Construction works | 18 July 2024 - 2026 |
| Mill Lane / Academy Way | No left / right turns | Construction works | ongoing |
| Ox Hey Lane / Mill Lane / Academy Way | Waiting restrictions | Construction works | ongoing |
| St Peters Way A666 | Road closure | Scheduled Maintenance | various overnights |
| Tonge Old Road | Waiting restrictions | Ongoing works | 14 Jan - 10 Feb 2026 |
| Town Centre - Various Streets | Suspension of Parking Places | Events | ongoing as required |
| Whitley Street | Road closure | Resurfacing | 15 - 19 December 2025 |
| Wimberry Road Area | Waiting Restrictions | Waiting Restrictions | ongoing |
| Wood Street | Waiting Restrictions | Waiting Restrictions | ongoing |
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