M62 Scammonden Bridge parapet replacement
We’re replacing the existing aluminium parapet on Scammonden Bridge with a new steel parapet. We'll start work on 20 April 2026 and expect to finish in January 2027.
Scammonden Bridge carries the B6114 over the M62 between junctions 22 (Rockingstone Moss) and 23 (Outlane).
The existing aluminium parapets are being replaced with new steel ones to keep the bridge safe for the long term.
Why our programme has changed
Following feedback from the community about the need to maintain access over the bridge, we’ve redesigned our approach. We will now:
- work on one parapet at a time
- use both daytime and overnight working (8pm–6am)
- keep the bridge open during the day, with a single lane and convoy system
- close the bridge overnight for safety
- keep reduced speed limits on the B6114 and Ryefield Lane West
Because of this revised approach, restrictions will remain in place until the end of January 2027.
What’s happening and when
You may notice increased activity as we set up our site and traffic management. Preliminary works run until 1 June 2026.
Main programme
1 June – end August 2026
Replace western parapet.
End August – early September
Switch lane restrictions for next phase.
Mid September 2026 – January 2027
Replace eastern parapet.
January 2027
Lighting and electrical works.
End January 2027
Demobilisation and completion.
M62 overnight closures
To work safely, we’ll close the M62 in both directions between junctions 22 and 24 (Ainley Top) on some weeknights (8pm–6am):
Please note that whilst our first set of overnight closures was due to begin in June, we've had to postpone all planned overnight closures on the M62 in this area.
Revised dates are yet to be confirmed and we'll provide an update as soon as possible.
Access over Scammonden Bridge (B6114)
The bridge remains open during the day with a single lane and convoy system.
Overnight closures
We'll close the B6114 over the bridge overnight (8pm–6am).
Local diversion
You'll be diverted by:
- Saddleworth Road (B6114)
- Stainland Road (B6113)
- Greetland Road (B6113)
- Elland Road (B6113)
- Oldham Road (A672)
- Ripponden Road (A672)
- Huddersfield Road (A640)
- New Hey Road (A640)
- B6114 Saddleworth Road.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
Latest updates
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21 July 2026
M62 overnight closures postponed
Our planned overnight closures of the M62 in both directions between junctions 22 (Rockingstone Moss) and 24 (Ainley Top) are postponed until further notice.
The A628 is currently closed in both directions between the A616 and A57 while fire services tackle nearby moorland wildfires. It's expected to re-open by Friday 24 July at the earliest.
While it's closed, we need to keep this stretch of the M62 open as an alternative route.
We'll update you with new dates as soon as we have them.
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13 July 2026
M62 overnight closures - update
Phase 1:
- every weeknight (8pm-6am) from 20 to 24 July
- then on the nights of 27, 28 and 29 July
Phase 2:
Every weeknight (8pm-6am) from 12 to 27 August
If we make enough progress during phase 1, we may move phase 2 to an earlier set of dates.
We'll update you as soon as possible of any changes to the planned closures.
These dates represent revisions to previously issued schedules.
Diversion Route
During these closures, traffic will be diverted by:
- the A672
- A58
- A646
- and A629
Residents may experience increased overnight traffic and associated noise on local roads.
Future Closures
Further overnight closures are planned for Autumn 2026.
Exact dates will be confirmed as the project progresses and may be subject to weather conditions and coordination with other regional works.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
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