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
- Ormskirk Road, Wigan - There are currently emergency works being undertaken by Electricity North West with temporary traffic signals in place. Works are expected to be completed by 13th September 2024.
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
- 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
- East Lancashire Road, Golborne will be closed Westbound from Golborne Island on 19th September for a period of 3 Nights between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only
- Wallgate, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 30th September to 4th October 2024 between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00
- Bryn Road South, Ashton in Makerfield will be closed outside House Number 45 on 3rd October 2024 between the hours of 12:00 and 15:00
- Warrington Road, Wigan will be closed at the Railway Bridge on 5th October for 1 Night between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
- Lowton Road, Golborne will be closed outside House Number 57 on 24th October between the hours of 09:30 and 14:30
- Winstanley Road, Ashton in Makerfield will be closed on 15th November between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30
- Church Lane, Lowton will be closed at its junction with Newton Road on 17th November 2024 between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00.
Resurfacing Schemes
- 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 15th September, 22nd September, 29th September and 6th October 2024, 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
- Stadium Way, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Scot Lane to the Adoption Limit on 7th October to 9th October between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00 only.
- 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
- Pepper Lane, Standish will be closed from its junction with Preston Road to its junction with Almond Green Avenue on consecutive Sundays on 13th October and 20th October between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00
- 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
- Almond Brook Road, Standish will be closed from its junction with Beacon View to outside House Number 164 on consecutive Sundays on 17th November and 24th November between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00.
Events
- Standish Christmas Market - Cross Street and Market Place will be closed for Standish Christmas Market on Saturday 30th November to 1st December between the hours of 00:01 to 00:00
- Pemberton Christmas Market - Chapel Street will be closed for Pemberton Christmas Market on Sunday 1st December between the hours of 06:00 to 18:00.
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.