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
- Westleigh Lane/Nel Pan Lane - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by United Utilities with a temporary road closure in place. Works are expected to be completed by 07th October 2026
Major Works
- Ashton Town Centre Regeneration - Wigan Council and Bethell Group are delivering a major scheme of works throughout Ashton Town Centre. Starting February, investment is being made in a new multifunctional public square, with new market offer, footpath improvements and carriageway safety improvements.
For further information visit #OurFutureAshton (external link)
- Elliot Street/Shuttle Street, Tyldesley - The Major Projects Team and The Casey Group are delivering improvements in Tyldesley Town Centre to install two new crossing points on Elliott Street and Shuttle Street.
Elliott Street, Tyldesley will be closed at the junction of Well Street on 25th September between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 only and 26th September between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00 only.
For further information on the scheme, please visit the schemes currently under construction webpage. For any queries during construction, The Casey Group can be contacted on 07764 600926, the Customer Care Line on 0800 032 8707, or the 24‑hour emergency line on 07764 600925
- East Lancashire Road and Stone Cross Lane - The Major Projects Team and AE Yates are delivering highway improvements (a new traffic lane and crossing upgrades) at the A580/Stone Cross Lane junction, under temporary signals and lane closures.
Closures will be in place on the following dates:
Stone Cross Lane North will be closed between A580 and Yew Tree Way Roundabout on 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 28th and 29th September between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only.
A580 East Lancashire Road will be closed eastbound between Golborne Roundabout and Church Lane on 23rd and 30th September between the hours of 20:00 and 6:00 only. A580 East Lancashire Road will be closed westbound between Golborne Roundabout and Church Lane on 24th September and 1st October between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only Stone Cross Lane South will be closed between A580 and Grange Farm will be closed on 2nd October between the hours of 20:00 and 6:00 only.
For further information on the scheme, please visit the schemes currently under construction webpage. For enquiries (including emergencies or out-of-hours), please contact the Site Manager, Willem at 07738 427175
- A49, Wigan Road, Standish - The Major Projects Team and Bethells are delivering highway improvements with the installation of a new crossing point, close to the Roundmoor Road junction, improving access to key green spaces in the area, including Ashfield Park. Traffic management will be required to safely complete the construction, but will be coordinated to help maintain traffic flow and maximise the school summer holiday period. A temporary road closure will be required to complete the final surfacing, with ample notice provided. Works will commence on 27th July for approximately 11 weeks. As the scheme reaches its final stages, the A49 Wigan Road will be closed between house numbers 188 and 240 on Sunday 4th October between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 to complete the final road surfacing. There will be a signed diversion route to follow whilst the road is closed, with advance warning signs in place to notify drivers. If you live within the closure area and need to use your vehicle during these hours, we kindly request you safely and legally park outside the works footprint before the closure is in place. During the works, pedestrian access will be available at all times and emergency access will be made available as and when required.
Road Closures
- Stone Cross Lane South, Lowton will be closed between A580 and Grange Farm will be closed on 2nd October between the hours of 20:00 and 6:00 only
- Atherton Road, Hindley Green will be closed at its junction with Carlton Grove on 4th October between the hours of 8:30 and 13:00 only
- Lily Lane, Bamfurlong will be closed at its junction with Kintbury Street on 4th October between the hours of 8:30 and 13:00 only
- Wigan Road, Standish will be closed between house numbers 188 and 240 on 04th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 only.
- Robin Park Road, Wigan will be closed outside Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station (One Way Only) on 8th October between the hours of 20:00 and 23:00 only
- Wigan Road, Atherton will be closed outside House Number 3 on 11th October between the hours of 8:30 and 12:00 only
- Warrington Road, Wigan will be closed at the junction of Highfield Grange Avenue (left turn lane only) on 24th October 2026 to 1st November 2026
- Walkden Avenue, Wigan will be closed under the Railway Bridge from 08:00am on 24th October 2026 to 26th October at 06:00am.
- Golborne Road, Ashton in Makerfield will be closed outside House Number 58 on 30th November 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 22:00 only
- Tanners Lane, Golborne will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 16th January 2027 to 17th January 2027 between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 only.
- Wallgate, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 18th January 2027 to 19th January 2027 between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 only.
Resurfacing
- A580 East Lancashire Road, Lowton will be closed westbound between Golborne Roundabout and Church Lane on 24th September and 1st October between the hours of 20:00 and 6:00 only
- Wigan Road, Hindley will be closed from its junction with Waverley Road to Cross Street Junction on consecutive Sundays only on 4th and 11th October between the hours of 8:00 and 19:00 only
- Bolton Road, Ashton in Makerfield will be closed at the junction of Captains Lane to the junction of Orchard Street on 17th October 2026 to 18th October between the hours of 06:00 and 20:00 only.
- Warrington Road, Ince will be closed from outside House Number 212 to outside House Number 240A on consecutive Sundays only on 18th and 25th October between the hours of 8:00 and 19:00 only
- Manchester Road, Ince will be closed from the junction of Pickup Street to the junction of Moat House Street on consecutive Sundays only on 15th and 22nd November between the hours of 8:00 and 19:00 only
Events
- Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 8th November - more details to be added at a later date
- Pemberton Christmas Market - A number of roads will be closed on 29th November 2026 between the hours of 6:00 and 18:00 in support of Pemberton Christmas Market
- Standish Christmas Markets - Cross Street and Market Place, Standish will be closed on 5th and 6th December 2026 between the hours of 00:01 and 00:00 in support of Standish Christmas Markets
Find all other works in the area
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
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