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
- 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 September 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 - Following a recent inspection of Country Park Bridge, Atherleigh Way, damage has been found in the expansion joints and the top part of the ballast wall (including the nib). Because of this, it’s been recommended that these parts be rebuilt.The work will be carried out in two stages, starting on Tuesday 26th August 2025, and is expected to last around four months. Temporary two-way signals will be in place, allowing repairs to be done on one half of the bridge at a time. Once the first half is complete, traffic will be switched over so the other side can be repaired. The work will include:
- Setting up traffic management
- Removing the road surface and joints
- Excavating behind the bridge supports
- Removing the drainage layer behind the wall
- Using high-pressure water (hydro-demolition) to remove damaged concrete
- Rebuilding the top of the wall and nib
- Installing new joints and waterproofing
- Reinstating the drainage
- Backfilling and resurfacing the road with new markings.
We understand these works may cause delays, but they are essential to avoid a full bridge closure. Your patience during this time is greatly appreciated. If you have any concerns, please contact Network management.
- Wigan Road (Bird I'th Hand), Hindley - The Major Projects team are carrying out road widening works. Various traffic management will be utilised throughout the works, and works are estimated to be completed by December 2025. For more information and FAQs please visit the Major Projects webpage
Resurfacing
- Victoria Street, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Warrington Road to its junction with Tunstall Lane on consecutive Sundays only on 5th October 2025, 12th October 2025, 19th October 2025 and 26th October 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Gathurst Road, Orrell will be closed from Outside House Number 18 to Outside House Number 88 on 7th 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 with 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
- Haigh Road, Aspull will be closed from its junction with Victoria Close and Outside House Number 36 on 8th February 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley will be closed Outside House Number 109 to the junction of St John's Road on Sunday 1st March 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
- Prescott Lane and Eccles Road, Orrell will be closed from its junction with City Road to Outside House Number 51 on 26th April 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only.
Road Closures
- 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
- Leigh Frost Festival - A number of roads will be closed in support of Leigh Frost Fesitval on 15th November 2025
- Wigan Light Night - Mesnes Park Terrace will be closed in support of Wigan Light Night on 20th to 22nd November 2025
- Wigan Frost Festival - A number of roads will be closed in support of Wigan Frost Festival on 23rd November 2025
- 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
View telecomm infrastructure installation information for residents.