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 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/Wigan Road, 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 19th August
- 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 100 metres of gas mains pipework. The works will include the use of temporary two-way traffic signals, and will commence on 19th October and are due to be completed by 27th October. 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
- 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. For more information please visit Junction Improvements.
- Newton Lane, Newton-Le-Willows will be closed approximately 30 metres from the junction of East Lancashire Road on 19th August for a period of 3 Days
- Wigan Road, Shevington will be closed around 91 meters from House Number 75 on 29th August to 30th August for a period of 1 Night between the hours of 21:00 and 05:00
- Warrington Road, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 5th October for 1 Night between the hours of 10pm and 6am
- Lowton Road, Golborne will be closed outside House Number 57 on 24th October between the hours of 09:30 and 14:30.
Resurfacing Schemes
- 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
- 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
- Wigan Road, Ashton in Makerfield will be closed from its junction with Alexandra Road to its junction with Bryn Street on consecutive Sundays on 4th August and 11th August between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00
- Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Woodhouse Drive on Sunday 11th August between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00
- A579 Bolton Road, Atherton will be closed from its junction with Mealhouse Lane to Outside House Number 38 on consecutive Sundays on 18th August and 1st September between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00
- Almond Brook Road, Standish will be closed from its junction with Beacon View to outside House Number 164 on consecutive Sundays on 1st September and 8th September between the hours of 08:00 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 8th September and 15th September between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- B5238 Whelley, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Great Acre to its junction with Plantation Gates on Consecutive Sundays 8th September, 15th September, 22nd September, 29th September, between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00
- Ormskirk Road, Wigan will be closed from outside House Number 526 to its junction with Ellesmere Road on consecutive Sundays on 22nd September and 29th 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 29th September and 6th October between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00
- Wigan Lane, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Springfield Street to its junction with Penson Street on consecutive Sundays on 13th October and 20th October between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
- Bridge Street, Hindley will be closed from its junction with Market Street to its junction with Castle Hill Road on consecutive Sundays on 27th October and 3rd November between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00.
Events
- 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.
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View Telecomm infrastructure installation information for residents.