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
- 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 six 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 (external link).
- 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 schemes currently under construction webpage
- Leigh Regeneration Project - Market Place and Civic Square, Leigh - The Major Projects team have an improvement scheme at Market Place and Civic Square, Leigh. Works started on 20th October 2025 and are expected to complete April 2026 for Market Place and July 2026 for Civic Square. For further information please visit the schemes currently under construction webpage.
Emergency Works
- Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield is currently closed between Bryn Street and Eastwell Road whilst emergency electricity work takes place. It is expected work will be complete on 21st November
- Gloucester Street, Atherton is closed from Bag Lane to Wigan Road to allow gas mains replacement works to take place, the closure has become necessary due to collapsed mains and is expected to end on 7th December
- Lovers Lane, Atherton has temporary 2 way signals in place whilst United Utiltites repair a leak in the footway and carriageway. The permit end date is 24th November.
Resurfacing
- Victoria Street, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Warrington Road to its junction with Tunstall Lane on consecutive Sundays only on 23rd November 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Billinge Road, Wigan will be closed from its junction with Warrington Road to its junction with Tunstall Lane on consecutive Sundays only on 23rd November 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Westleigh Lane, Leigh will be closed from Outside House Number 194 to its junction with Sovereign Fold Road on 16th November 2025 to 23rd November 2025 between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 only
- Gathurst Road, Orrell will be closed from Outside House Number 18 to Outside House Number 88 on 30th November 2025 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 only
- Newton Road and Winwick Lane Junction, Lowton will be closed on 5th January 2026 to 9th January 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 06:30
- 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
- Lowton Road, Golborne will be closed outside House Number 67 on 15th January 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 22:00
- Wigan Road, Aspull will be closed outside Bindi Restaurant on 25th January 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only
- Kenyon Lane, Lowton will be closed from its junction with Wilton Lane to outside House Number 45 on 10th February 2026.
Events
- 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.