Burst water main causes travel disruption in Castleton

A burst water main has caused severe disruption and traffic obstruction in Castleton.

There is currently no bus service running between Queensway and Bolton Road, after the leak began last night (Sunday 24 November) near The Commercial pub on Manchester Road.

Services are currently being diverted via Queensway and Edinburgh Way / Rochdale Bypass, affecting the number 17 bus between Manchester and Rochdale town centre. 

Stops impacted

• Manchester Road / nr Keswick Street
• Manchester Road / opp Keswick Street
• Manchester Road / nr Nixon Street
• Manchester Road / opp Nixon Street
• Manchester Road / Queensway (Stop C)
• Manchester Road / outside Royal Toby Hotel
• Manchester Road / opp Royal Toby Hotel
• Manchester Road / outside St Aidan’s Church
• Manchester Road / St Aidan’s Church (Stop B)
• Manchester Road / Tesco (Stop C)
• Manchester Road / Tesco (Stop D)

Work is ongoing to clear the road, but drivers are advised to avoid the area, and transport users should expect the diversion and some delays.