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
- Wigan Road, Aspull - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilities with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 28th June
- Upholland Road, Billinge - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Electricity North West with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 10th July 2024
- Newton Road, Lowton - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Electricity North West with a temporary Lane Closure in place. Works are expected to be completed by 03rd July 2024.
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 for a period of 31 weeks. 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
- Atherleigh Way, Atherton - Electricity North West will be undertaking works to upgrade electric cables to avoid loss of services - The works will include the use of temporary traffic signals, and will commence on 3rd June and are due to be completed by 7th July
- Whelley, Wigan - Cadent Gas will be undertaking gas mains reinforcement works which will replace the existing gas mains with new PE Plastic gas mains. These are essential works due to a number of gas leaks in this location and will include replacing around 100mtrs of gas mains pipework. The works will include the use of temporary two-way traffic signals, and will commence on 22nd July and are due to be completed by 7th August. For any enquiries regarding these works, the utility can be contacted via telephone on 0800 389 8000 / 0161 351 5370 or mainsreplacement@cadentgas.com.
Road Closures
- Arcade Street, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Library Street to its junction with Rowbottom Square on 17th June for a period of 17 Days - The closure will be in place Monday to Friday only and will be in place for 24 Hours on these days
- Higher Green Lane, Tyldesley will be closed one way from Outside House Number 59a to its junction with Manor Road on 2nd July to 4th July
- Parsons Walk, Wigan will be closed from opposite the Thomas Linacre Centre to 100 yards Northwest from the junction of Mesnes Park Terrace on 4th July to 26th July
- Beech Hill Lane, Wigan will be closed between its junction with Baytree Road and its junction with Beech Hill Avenue on 20th July for a period of 12 Days - The closure will be in place 24 hours
- Red Rock Lane, Haigh will be closed at the Canal Bridge on 8th August to 29th August - The closure will be in place for 24 Hours
- Newton Lane, Newton-Le-Willows will be closed approximately 30 metres from the junction of East Lancashire Road on 19th August 2024 for a period of 3 Days – The closure will be in place 24 Hours
- Wigan Road, Shevington will be closed around 91 meters from House Number 75 on 29th August to 30th August 2024 for a period of 1 Night between the hours of 21:00 and 05:00.
Resurfacing Schemes
- Greenough Street, Wigan will be closed on consecutive Sundays on 23rd June and 30th June between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00
- Frog Lane, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Proes Court to its junction with Lower St Stephens Street on consecutive Sundays on 7th July and 14th July between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00
- Bridge Street, Hindley will be closed from its junction with Market Street to its junction with Castle Hill Road on consecutive Sundays on 30th June and 7th July between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- Firs Lane, Leigh will be closed from its junction with Cunliffe Street to its junction with Charity Street on 6th July and 7th July between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00
- Atherleigh Way, Atherton will be closed from its junction with Lovers Lane to Lighting Column no. 160 on 10th July, 11th July, 17th July and 18th July between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00
- Manchester Road, Tyldesley will be closed from outside House Number 176 to its junction with Hough Lane on consecutive Sundays on 21st July and 28th July between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00
- Church Lane, Shevington will be closed on 22nd July and 23rd July between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00
- Atherton Road, Hindley will be closed from its junction with Lord Street to outside House Number 118 on consecutive Sundays on 28th July and 4th August between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- Upholland Road, Billinge will be closed at the junction of Crank Road on 29th July to 2nd August between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00
- Crank Road, Billinge will be closed from its junction with Upholland Road to its junction with Brownlow Road on 29th July to 2nd August between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00
- Ormskirk Road, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Richmond Hill to its junction with Smethurst Road on consecutive Sundays on 11th August and 18th August between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- Ormskirk Road, Wigan will be closed from outside House Number 526 to its junction with Ellesmere Road on consecutive Sundays on 1st September and 8th September between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Woodhouse Drive on Sunday 1st September between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00
- Almond Brook Road, Standish will be closed from its junction with Beacon View to outside House Number 164 on consecutive Sundays on 8th September and 15th September between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- Wigan Road, Leigh will be closed from Outside House Number 236 to outside House Number 296 on consecutive Sundays on 22nd September and 29th September between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00.
Events
- Armed Forces Day - St Mary's Way, Leigh will be closed on 29th June from 09:00 to 17:00 to support Armed Forces Day. Market Street, Lord Street, Charles Street and Bradshawgate will also be closed to support a parade between 10:30 and 11:30
- Iron Man - A number of road closures will be in place on Sunday 30th June between the hours of 06:00 and 10:45 to support Iron Man 70.3 Bolton. For more information please see the Iron Man course (external link) For any queries please contact the event organiser directly bolton70.3@ironmanroadaccess.com or via Phone – 03330 11 66 00 managed by RSS Traffic Management. Monitored from the end of April including event weekend
- Strawberry Fair - Danes Avenue, Hindley on 14th July between the hours of 10:00 and 17:00 in support of Strawberry Fair
- Wigan Pride 2024 - A number of roads will be closed in Wigan Town Centre on Saturday 10th August from 11:00 to 12:00 alongside a closure on King Street from 10am onwards in support of Wigan Pride
- Wigan 10K - A number of roads will be closed in Wigan on Sunday 1st September from 08:00 to 14:00 in support of Wigan 10K. Details of the route can be found on Wigan 10K (external link) website.
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.