We are improving the junctions in our borough to improve capacity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Section 106 Schemes
The Major Projects Team have received Section 106 funding to create safer junctions for all users, improve traffic flow and encourage more active travel.
Below is a list of schemes the team will be developing throughout the year. This page will be updated regularly as more information and plans become available to share.
Junction Improvement Schemes - A580
Wigan Council have received funding to create additional capacity at a number of junctions and improve pedestrian crossing facilities on the A580 East Lancashire Road, in Golborne, Lowton and Mosley Common. Following the completion of Mosley Common Road Junction, two more junction upgrades have been selected, with additional lanes proposed to improve congestion, traffic flow and safety benefits, and to encourage more active travel along this busy corridor.
Further development and preparatory works are currently being undertaken across both sites in order to prepare them, ready to construct the upgrades. With further detail and key dates to follow, the page will be regularly updated as more information and plans become available to share.
A580 / Stone Cross Lane North - Junction Improvements
Wigan Council are developing a scheme which will create an additional right turn lane from Stone Cross Lane North onto the A580 East Lancashire Road (Liverpool bound). The scheme will include upgrading the crossing facilities to Toucan crossings, this means “two can” cross safely. This will provide a vital, safe walking, wheeling and cycling connection between Stone Cross Lane South, across the A580 to Stone Cross Lane North.
- Works are planned to be carried out at Stone Cross Lane from June-October this year
- This allows for traffic management to be scheduled during the quieter school summer holidays to minimise disruption
- We do not anticipate the A580 East Lancashire Road being closed during construction, and any temporary road closures needed for final surfacing would take place out of hours at the end of the scheme
- Letters will be sent out, once a contractor has been appointed with further details.
A580 / Newton Road - Junction Improvements
Wigan Council are developing a scheme to create a dedicated left turn lane at the junction of Newton Road and the A580 East Lancashire Road. Designs have been developed to facilitate the new left turn lane, whilst minimising impact to residents on the adjacent service road. As part of the scheme, pedestrian crossing points will be upgraded and repositioned to provide safer travel across this main arterial route.
- Newton Road works are planned for next year, with minor preparatory works, including relocating or lowering underground services, to take place in advance
- Electricity North West will be undertaking a separate scheme around the Church Lane / Kenyon Lane starting in February 2027, and the Newton Road improvements will follow this to ensure concurrent phasing
- We do not anticipate the A580 East Lancashire Road being closed during construction, and any temporary road closures needed for final surfacing would take place out of hours at the end of the scheme.
Further updates and ample notice will be provided before any construction works take place.