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, Shevington - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilities with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 18th August 2025
- Scot Lane, Aspull - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilities with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 18th August 2025
- Mort Lane, Tyldesley - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilities with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 19th August 2025.
Major Schemes
- Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley - The Major projects team have an upcoming junction improvement scheme at the A580/A577 Mosley Common Road Junction to provide additional traffic lanes and crossing facilities. Works started on 14th April 2025, for further information please visit Junction Improvements and A580 / Mosley Common Road FAQs
- Twist Lane, Leigh - The Major Projects team are constructing a new puffin crossing between the junctions of Welch Hill Street and Organ Street from June 2025 to July 2025. Multi-Way Signals will be in place throughout the works. For more information and FAQs please visit the Major Projects webpage
- Atherleigh Way, Leigh - The Major Projects team are Widening and surfacing the grass verge between Windermere Grove and the signal-controlled crossing from July 2025 to August 2025. For more information and FAQs please visit the Major Projects webpage.
Resurfacing
- East Lancashire Road, Leigh will be closed from the Greyhound Roundabout to Lighting Column 248 on 26th August 2025 to 3rd September 2025 between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00am only
- Organ Street, Leigh will be closed from its junction with Twist Lane to its junction with Boughey Street on 28th August 2025 to 1st September 2025
- Gathurst Road, Orrell will be closed from ifrom Outside House Number 18 to Outside House Number 88 on 7th December 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Haigh Road, Aspull will be closed from its junction with Victoria Close to outside House Number 36 on 14th December 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Warrington Lane, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Sovereign Road to its junction Banner Street on consecutive Sundays only on 11th January 2026, 18th January 2026, 25th January 2026 and 1st February 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Bickershaw Lane and Smiths Lane, Hindley Green will be closed from Outside House Number 667 to Outside House Number 16 on consecutive Sundays only on 22nd March 2026, 29th March 2026, 5th April 2026 and 12th April 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only.
Road Closures
- Cross Street, Hindley will be closed at its junction with Wigan Road (one-way only entering Cross Street from Wigan Road) on 2nd September 2025 to 5th September 2025
- Bag Lane, Atherton will be closed at its junction with Market Street on 5th October 2025
- Almond Brook Road, Standish will be closed outside House Number 252 on 24th October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 only.
Events
- Wigan Pride - A number of roads in the town centre will be closed on Saturday 16th August 2025 in support of Wigan Pride
- Wigan Diggers Festival - Millgate, Wigan will be closed on Saturday 13th September 2025 in support of Wigan Diggers Festival.
- Standish Christmas Market - Cross Street and Market Place, Standish will be closed on Saturday 6th December 2025 in support of Standish Christmas Market.
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.