Bolton Council has announced that All Saints Street in Bolton, Greater Manchester, will be closed to all traffic starting on 23 March 2026. This full road closure is expected to last until October 2026 to allow for significant construction projects in the town centre. Residents and commuters will need to find alternative routes for the duration of the seven-month project to avoid travel disruption.
The work is likely connected to plans for new housing in the area, including two four-storey blocks of flats near the street. These developments, which have been managed by P4 Planning, are set to bring 82 new homes to the local community. The project is part of a wider effort to turn central spaces into residential areas for those living in the heart of the town.
According to Bolton Council, the long-term closure is necessary to give builders safe access to the site and to manage heavy machinery. Motorists and residents are being urged to plan different journeys well in advance to avoid delays during the busy spring and summer months. These measures are common for town centre projects where space is limited and safety for both workers and the public is a priority.
While the council has not listed every specific task, the length of the closure suggests major site preparation and building work is taking place. The road is expected to remain fully shut until the autumn, affecting daily travel through this part of the town. This project follows other recent efforts to bring more people into the town centre through new apartment buildings.
