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
- Miles Lane, Appley Bridge - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Electricity North West with temporary signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 02nd July 2025
Major Schemes
- St Helens Road, Leigh - The major projects team will be undertaking minor accomodation works, with occasional surfacing activities affecting parts of the cycleway and footway. These works will take place on selected dates and at varios locations throughout the project. Temporary traffic control using "Stop and Go" Boards will be implemented only at specific times when necessary, to safely complete these tasks. The works are expected to be completed by 13th July 2025. For more information and FAQs please visit the Major Projects webpage
- 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
- Westwood Way, Wigan (A49 Link Road) - Wigan Council will carry our essential maintenance works on A49 Westwood Way and Warrington Road junction from 27th May to 17th June 2025.The project includes tactile paving replacement, pavement upgrades, sign and guard rail repairs, kerb replacements, vegetation maintenance and enhancements to the acoustic barrier. Lane closures will be in place throughout the works for workforce and road user safety
- Chorley Road, Standish - Cadent Gas are carrying out gas mains replacement works on Chorley Road / Red Rock Lane from 2nd June to 11th July. Work will be carried out under multi way lights and delays are expected
- Kirkhall Lane, Leigh - The Major Projects team are constructing a new puffin crossing between the junctions of Globe Street and Newall Grove from 9th 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
- 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.
Carriageway Resurfacing
- St Helens Road, Leigh will be closed for carriageway resurfacing on 15th June between King Street and Bonnywell Road, 22nd June between King Street and Buck Street and 29th June between Schofield Street and Bonnywell Road, the closure will be in place between 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Bryn Road, Ashton in Makerfield will be closed from its junction with Wigan Road to its junction with Nicol Mere Drive on 30th June 2025 to 2nd July 2025 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 only.
Road Closures
- Walthew House Lane, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Challenge Way on 23rd June 2025 to 23rd July 2025
- Kirkhall Lane, Leigh will be closed outside House Number 78 on 16th June 2025 to 17th June 2025 between the hours of 19:00 and 04:00 only
- Rectory Lane, Standish will be closed at The Owls, Standish on 19th July 2025 to 10th August 2025
- City Road, Wigan will be closed outside House Number 161 on 21st July 2205 to 23rd July 2025
- Spring Road, Orrell will be closed adjacent to Old Springs Inn on 28th July 2025 to 1st August 2025.
- Park Road, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Barnsley Street to its junction with Delph Street on 30th July 2025 between the hours of 12:00 and 16:00 only
- East Lancashire Road, Worsley will be closed at its junction with Chaddock Lane on 4th August 2025 to 10th August 2025 – The closure applies to the left turn lane only
- Cross Street, Hindley will be closed at its junction with Albert Street, Hindley on 5th August 2025 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only
- Darlington Street East, Wigan will be closed at its junction with Rupert Street on 10th August 2025 between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00 only.
Events
- Armed Forces Day Parade - Saturday 28th June a parade will take place for Armed Forces Day, there will be road closures on the following road between 10:30 and 12:00 - Mesnes Park Terrace, Mesnes Street, Standishgate, Millgate, The Weind. Millgate will remain closed until 16:00
- Bryn St Peter's C E Primary School Walking Day, Ashton in Makerfield - A number of roads will be closed on Sunday 29th June 2025 between the hours of 13:30 and 15:30 in support of Bryn St Peter's C of E Primary School Community Celebration Walking Day, Ashton in Makerfield
- Tyldesley Carnival - A number of roads will be closed on Sunday 6th July 2025 in support of Tyldesley Carnival
- Wigan Pride - A number of roads in the town centre will be closed on Saturday 16th August 2025 in support of Wigan Pride.
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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