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Footpath 220 Saddleworth Greenfield - Temporary Footpath Closure For Repair To A Footbridge

OL3 7AX•Published 12/10/26
Manchester Evening News • 

What is happening?

OLDHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
THE OLDHAM - FOOTPATH 220 SADDLEWORTH GREENFIELD
TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER 2026

The Oldham Borough Council on 8th October 2026 made a Temporary Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the effect of which is to continue in force the restriction which prohibits pedestrians from proceeding along that part of Footpath 220 Saddleworth in Greenfield between Footpath 76 Saddleworth and Footpath 226 Saddleworth. 

The Order has been made to allow for the repair to a footbridge which is a danger to users of Footpath 220 Saddleworth after damage caused by fallen trees and will be in force until 10 February 2027 or until the works are completed, whichever is the lesser period.

The alternative route for those affected by the restriction shall be Footpath 76 Saddleworth, Well-I-Hole Road and Footpath 226 Saddleworth.

A copy of the Order may be examined at the J R Clynes Building, Greaves Street, Oldham between the hours of 8.40am and 5.00pm on Monday to Friday Telephone 0161 770 1314 or email julie.peters@oldham.gov.uk Ref: JP/VF 26838.

Dated 12 October 2026

Director of Legal Services Oldham Council

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