Camberwell Drive : Mining Remediation Authority

Camberwell Drive

Latest update: 20 March 2026

We would like to thank residents for their continued patience as we progress the remediation works at Camberwell Drive.

We are pleased to confirm that the project remains on schedule and we will be moving into the next phase of works. This will include installing piles and the mine shaft cap, and reinstatement of the area.

Notice of temporary one-way system on Camberwell Drive

From Monday 23 March Camberwell Drive a one-way system will will be in place for up to 32 weeks. To ensure the safety of residents and those working on site, a small section of one lane on Camberwell Drive will need to be closed.

To minimise disruption and allow traffic to move safely around Camberwell Drive, we have agreed with Tameside Council to introduce a one‑way system. This will operate in a clockwise direction, making it easier for traffic to travel along this route. You can see a copy of the plan in further information, showing the location of the lane closure and the direction of travel, along with the signage that will be in place.

We will keep you updated throughout the works and will reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so. Residents will continue to have access to their driveways for the duration of the works.

We understand that these changes may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we complete this important stage of the project. We will continue to work closely with Tameside Council and local transport providers to keep disruption to a minimum. For the latest public transport information, please visit Transport for Greater Manchester at www.tfgm.com.

Community Meeting

Thank you for the opportunity to meet with residents at the community meeting on 12 March. We shared a presentation detailing our progress so far, what is happening next and the timeline for the project works. You can find a copy of this presentation under ‘further information’.

View all updates for Camberwell Drive

In December 2021 we were notified of a ground collapse on Camberwell Drive, Ashton Under Lyne.

We identified this was due to the movement of material above a mine shaft associated to the former Limehurst Colliery that operated in the area from 1852 to 1899.

The mine shaft entry is around 50m below ground and our records indicate that the shaft was back-filled in the 1960s. More recently, the housing developer grouted the shaft in 1989 before a cap was placed across the top of the shaft to completely seal it.

Unfortunately, there was some movement in the ground above the shaft that required treatment to ensure the stability of the local area.

The solution

We quickly placed 300 tonnes of clean stone into the void and we have been closely monitoring it to ensure there is no movement of the highway, pavement or properties within the potential zone of influence of the mine shaft.

We are satisfied that our treatment works have been effective, however we now need to fence this area to ensure public safety.

Next steps

We are working with Tameside Council, local Ward Members and others in the area to agree what fencing options to take and we are looking to redirect the public footpath along the edge of the road.