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 |
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Prophet Celebration Walk | Various (Bolton) | 7 September 2025 |
Horwich Events | Various (Horwich) | 21 Jun - 20 Dec 2025 |
Roadworks
Location | Restriction | Reason | Planned dates |
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Coronation Street | Road closure | Electricity | 04 - 17 September 2025 |
Back High Street | Road closure | Gas | 07 Aug - 03 Sep 2025 |
Kestor Street | Road closure | Public Safety | ongoing |
Market Street Area, Farnworth | Road closure | Construction works | 18 July 2024 - Late 2025 |
Mill Lane / Academy Way | No left / right turns | Construction works | ongoing |
Shoreswood & Belmont Road | Waiting Restrictions | Waiting & Loading Restrictions | ongoing |
St Peters Way A666 | Road closure | Scheduled Maintenance | various overnights |
Town Centre - Various Streets | Suspension of Parking Places | Events | ongoing as required |
Turnstone Road | Road closure | Electricity | 8 - 21 September 2025 |
Wimberry Road Area | Waiting Restrictions | Waiting Restrictions | ongoing |
Wood Street | Waiting Restrictions | Waiting Restrictions | ongoing |
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