Drivers and bus passengers in Bolton, Greater Manchester, are entering the final two weeks of a major resurfacing project on Blackburn Road. The works began on 12 January 2026 and, according to Bolton Council records, are scheduled to finish on 22 February 2026, weather permitting.
Bolton Council is carrying out carriageway resurfacing on the A666 Blackburn Road between Prospect Street and the Asda entrance/A58 Crompton Way. A temporary one-way traffic restriction remains in place for the duration of the works; the scheme is being delivered in phases with a mix of daytime, overnight and weekend working.
The phased programme has led to side-street closures and knock-on changes to bus travel across the Bee Network. TfGM travel updates and local reporting indicate routes including the 1 and 501 are experiencing diversions and additional delays, particularly around the Asda superstore and the junction with Crompton Way.
According to Bolton Council’s Highways Capital Programme and scheme briefing, the resurfacing is intended to improve road safety and address longstanding carriageway deterioration (including potholes). Drivers are being encouraged, in council and local reporting, to use alternative routes such as Halliwell Road or the A675 to avoid the busiest sections during the works.
Official Bolton Council notices show the scheme is on track to end on 22 February 2026. While many full lane closures are scheduled for 09:30–15:00 to minimise disruption at peak times, the programme also includes overnight and weekend closures in specific phases; motorists should follow local diversion signage and TfGM travel updates for the latest information.
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