The aim of this bulletin is to give the public advance notice of roadworks in the Wigan Council area. The council recognises that roadworks can cause inconvenience and it is hoped that this information helps to minimise delays and other problems associated with the works.
This bulletin is updated weekly and every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but it is not intended to be a definitive list and cannot cater for works carried out at short notice. The council also reserves the right to make changes to the programme if emergencies arise.
For any emergency work that has a major impact on the road network, we aim to notify members of the public via Wigan Council's social media pages as soon as possible.
Major Schemes
- Ince Green Lane, Ince in Makerfield - Network Rail will be undertaking works to electrify the railway which includes the demolition and rebuilding of the existing railway bridge. The works will include the use of a road closure and will commence on 22nd April to 27th November 2024. We are encouraging all residents, businesses, and organisations to sign up to get the most up to date information about the works. If you are interested in receiving future updates via email, you can sign up online (external link). For any additional questions or concerns, you can visit living by the railway (external link) or telephone the 24-Hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41
- Bickershaw Lane / Smiths Lane, Hindley Green Electricity Connection - ENW will be supplying a new high voltage electricity supply to support the extension works at Hindley YOP. Works will start on 21st September and will be carried under rolling 2 way lights. The scheme will progress onto Leigh Road, Hindley Green, Thomas Street, East Street, Atherton Road, Brecon Drive and is due to conclude by February 2025
- St Helens Road, Leigh Cycleway Scheme - The Major Projects Team will be constructing segregated cycleway on St Helens Road, Leigh. Works will commence on 30th September 2024 and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2025. To keep disruption to a minimum and complete works as quickly as possible, a temporary northbound one-way restriction on St Helens Road is required, between Bonnywell Road and West Bridgewater Street. The southbound diversion will be Twist Lane - Atherleigh Way - St Helens Road Local traffic will be able to use Spinning Jenny Way - Chapel Street - Mather Lane and Bonnywell Road as an alternative. Works will be paused between 9th December 2024 and 6th January 2025 and continue from 7th January 2025. For more information and FAQs please visit the Major Projects Webpage.
Road Closures
- Ashbourne Avenue, Aspull will be closed from outside House Number 225 to its junction with Cale Lane on 15th November 204 to 27th November 2024.
- Mealhouse Lane, Atherton will be closed from outside House Number 137 on 18th November 2024 between the hours of 19:00 and 23:00
- Smithy Brook Road, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Warrington Road on 26th November 2024 to 27th November 2024
- Poolstock, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Morton Avenue, Wigan to outside House Number 161 on 11th January 2025 to 12th January 2025
- Walkden Avenue, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 12th January 2025 for a period of 1 Day between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00
- Kenyon Lane, Lowton will be closed outside House Number 11 to outside House Number 58a on 14th January 2025 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30
- Wallgate, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 14th January 2025 to 17th January 2025 between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
- Wallgate, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 20th January 2025 to 24th January 2025 between the hours of 22:00 and 5:00
- North Road, Atherton will be closed from outside House Number 333 to Bolton Highways Boundary (Platt Lane) on 20th January 2025 and 21st January 2025 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only
- Poolstock, Wigan will be closed outside House Number 161 on 25th January 2025 between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00 only
- Wallgate, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 27th January 2025 to 31st January 2025 between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
- Bretherton Row, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Wallgate, Wigan on 27th January 2025 to 31st January 2025.
Resurfacing Schemes
- Almond Brook Road, Standish will be closed from its junction with Beacon View to outside House Number 164 on consecutive Sundays on 2nd February 2025 and 9th February 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00.
Events
- Wigan Town Centre Christmas Parade and Light Switch On - There will be multiple road closures across the town centre on 24th November 2024 in support of Wigan Christmas Light Switch on and Parade
- Standish Christmas Market - Cross Street and Market Place will be closed in support of Standish Christmas Market on Saturday 30th November to 1st December between the hours of 00:01 to 00:00
- Pemberton Christmas Market - Chapel Street will be closed in support of Pemberton Christmas Market on Sunday 1st December between the hours of 06:00 to 18:00
- Atherton Nativity 2024 - Market Street, Atherton will be closed in support of Atherton Nativity at its junction with St John Street to its junction with Morley Street on Thursday 12th December 2025 between the hours of 18:00 and 21:00.
Useful resources
Take a look at the useful resources below to help you forward plan your journeys in and out of Wigan borough.
View a map of all roadworks in the Wigan and surrounding area (including live updates)
Telephone numbers for roadworks queries
- BT - 0800 023 2023
- Cadent Gas (formerly National Grid Gas) (Escapes) - 0800 389 8000
- Electricity North West - 105
- Greater Manchester Police - 0161 872 5050
- Highways England (external link) - Motorway Network - 0300 123 5000
- Network Rail 24-Hour National Helpline - 03457 11 41 41
- United Utilities Water (including drainage) - 0345 672 3723
- Virgin Media - 0845 454 1111
- Wigan Council (emergencies - out of hours) - 01942 404040.
Telegraph Poles
The Councils responsibility.
View Telecomm infrastructure installation information for residents.