One-way system goes into reverse for Metrolink

DIFFERENT WAY: town centre one-way streets will reverse

THERE will be permanent changes to one-way streets in Oldham town centre from tomorrow as Metrolink work continues.

The direction of traffic flow on Greaves Street, Queen Street, Retiro Street and Waterloo Street is being reversed. The alterations will be clearly signposted.

Councillor Dave Hibbert, cabinet member for housing and the environment, said: “Reversing the flow of traffic on these four streets fits into our overall plan.

“The transformation of the Old Town Hall into a cinema and family entertainment complex is a vital piece of the jigsaw and to ensure this plan is successful the land around Clegg Street is required, meaning traffic will no longer be able to travel up it.

“This will have a knock-on effect on the neighbouring roads so this is why the measures also need to be implemented. Three of the four roads are currently closed to traffic so this is a good time to implement the plan, rather than cause even more disruption at a later date.”