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.
Emergency Works
- Hall Lane, Aspull - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Cadent Gas with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 22nd January 2025
- Chorley Road, Standish - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilites with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 22nd January 2025
- Lancaster Road, Hindley - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilites with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 20th January 2025
- Parsons Walk, Wigan - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilites with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 24th January 2025
- Meadowpit Lane, Haigh - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilites with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 22nd January 2025
- Ashton Road, Billinge - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilites with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 23rd January 2025
- Whelley, Wigan - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilites with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 24th January 2025
- Orrell Road, Orrell - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Virgin Media with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 22nd January 2025
- School Lane, Standish - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Electricity North West with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 24th January 2025.
Major Schemes
- Bickershaw Lane / Smiths Lane, Hindley Green Electricity Connection - Electricity North West 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. For more information and FAQs please visit the Major Projects Webpage.
Road Closures
- Spring Road, Orrell will be closed from 6th January to 27th January 2025 at the junction of Walthew House Lane for sewer connections to be completed at the development at the side of the Springs Pub
- 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
- 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
- Twist Lane, Leigh will be closed outside House Number 200 on 24th February 2025 between 19:00 and 22:00
- Newton Lane, Newton-Le-Willows will be closed at its junction with East Lancashire Road to its boundary with St Helens on 27th February 2025 for a period of 28 Days
- North Road, Atherton will be closed from outside House Number 333 to Bolton Highways Boundary (Platt Lane) on 16th April 2025 and 17th April 2025 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only
- Wallgate, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 28th April 2025 to 02nd May 2025 between the hours of 22:00 and 5:00.
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
- Gidlow Lane, Wigan at its junction with Spencer Road West and Beech Hill Avenue on consecutive Sundays 23rd February 2025 and 2nd March 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Spencer Road West, Wigan at its junction with Gidlow Lane on consecutive Sundays 23rd February 2025 and 2nd March 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only.
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.