Major Projects Completed Schemes

Robin Park Road and Saddle Junction

These works are now complete and residents can benefit from:

• Dedicated cycle facilities, which are segregated from traffic and pedestrians
• Wider footways to allow cyclists and pedestrians to share the space segregated from traffic
• New and improved crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists
• Improved access to Robin Park shopping and leisure complex, Wigan town centre and other local amenities
• New cycle parking facilities.

Standish Mineral Line

Improvements include:

• The 3-metre-wide, illuminated, bridleway path
• Reduction in the number of car journeys and the impact that they have, especially as more houses are built alongside the route
• Support people in leading healthier lives by providing a safe active travel option

Market Place town centre regeneration

Improvements include:

• An attractive meeting point with a good seating area
• A more usable and flexible space performances and events including markets, fairs and music concerts.

Bradshawgate, Leigh

Work to transform Leigh town centre into a more pleasant area for shoppers, visitors and traders was completed in 2018. 

The work has been part of a £5 million investment into Leigh and further improvement works are planned.

Improvements include:

• High quality block paving
• Modern seating and LED lighting
• Tree planters.

A49 Link Road

Improvements include:

• 2.3 km of new dual 2-lane carriageway
• Three new major structures to bridge existing watercourses, canals and a primary road have been built, plus the widening of an existing road bridge
• Two new footbridges, a new culvert and headwall and two retaining walls. 

Bridgewater Canal Towpath

Improvements include:

• A new stretch of towpath from Higher Green Lane to the Salford border, with a new multi-user surface
• Improved drainage
• Access points and new signage

Smithy Brook Road / Warrington Road junction improvements

The completed A49 link road and proposed M58 link road schemes will converge at the A49 Warrington Road / Smithy Brook Road (SBR) junction in Goose Green, meaning that it will become a major intersection.

The improvements include:

• Reduced the central refuge island to create additional traffic lanes in both directions on the A49 Warrington Road (between Smithy Brook Road and the A49 Link Road roundabout)
• Created an additional left turn lane on the A49 Warrington Road northbound approach into Smithy Brook Road
• Delivered two-way segregated cycle facilities to aid connectivity and maintain road safety for people on bikes
• Improved pedestrian and cycle facilities at the junction by installing toucan crossings
• Created a new walking and cycling connection to Duke Street.

Riverway pedestrian and junction improvements

This scheme has transformed the experience for people travelling by foot, by addressing the current difficulties for safe crossing posed by the ring road (Riverway). This has been achieved by providing safe and direct walking routes with crossing facilities at one of the main junctions along Riverway, Darlington Street / King Street.

The improvements have addressed severance, congestion, and air quality issues at this busy junction.

Victoria Street / Warrington Road junction improvements

Improvements include:

• A toucan crossing near Alexandra Park and double yellow lines between Woodyates Street and Mere Street.
• The scheme has also incorporated segregated pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities

Leigh to Pennington

The scheme has created a cycling and walking link between Leigh Town Centre, Leigh Sports Village (LSV) and Pennington Flash. 

Improvements include:

• Improved surfacing so the path can be used all year round
• Installation of lighting columns

The Road to Wigan Pier (Wallgate to Wigan Pier)

Two pedestrian and cycle crossings have been installed at the following locations:

• Across Wallgate, near Haig Street, at the main entrance to the Wigan Pier Development
• Across the in and outbound carriageways of Wallgate at the junction with Miry Lane.

Other works included:

• Improvements to the junction of Wallgate with Caroline Street to include cycle facilities. A traffic lane has been removed between Queen Street and Caroline Street for vehicles travelling away from the town centre to provide space for the cycling facility.
• Improved street lighting and new trees with lights to enhance the environment, coming in November when it is tree planting season
• More benches along Wallgate to provide resting points
• Pedestrian and cycle priority across Clayton Street at the junction. 

Poolstock

Improvements include:

• Amendments to junction
• Road marking removal
• 20mph speed limit and traffic calming features
• Installed crossing points

Worsley Mesnes Active Neighbourhood

The completed works includes:

• Two point closures and modal filters
• Three new zebra crossings
• Three new traffic calming chicane buildouts, with enhanced crossing facilities
• Off-road path widening and additional lighting
• Tree planting
• Improved signing and lining.

Standish Mineral Line Extension

The improvements include:

• Resurfaced existing informal routes and public rights of way, providing new connections
• Crossing points and links to new housing developments.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath and Links

The improvements included:

• Upgrades to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath from Wigan town centre to Appley Bridge. including maximisation of the towpath width, removal of barriers and improved surfacing  
• New pedestrian and cycle crossings on Loire Drive and Scot Lane  
• Improved cycling and walking facilities around The Brick Community stadium, connecting Loire Drive to the canal  
• Improved cycling and walking facilities connecting Robin Park Road with Scot Lane and Laithwaite Park  
• Improved routes and path upgrades through Laithwaite Park, connecting with surrounding streets.

Wigan to Standish Walking and Cycling Network - Phase 1

• Kenyon Road
  • Existing traffic signals upgraded to include full pedestrian crossing facilities
  • Widened footways around the junction to provide more space for pedestrians
  • Bus stop repositioned away from the junction (towards Wigan Town Centre on Kenyon Road).
• Spencer Road West
  • New Toucan crossing across Spencer Road West (between passageways from Dawson Avenue and Barnsley St).
• Buckley Street
  • New ‘SHUTTLE’ traffic signals under Buckley St railway bridge
  • Widening of footways for shared pedestrian / cycleway under bridge (linking passageway from Back Buckley Street / Gillan Road and the path to Mesnes park)
  • Toucan crossing on Walkden Avenue, connecting Mesnes Park path with shared use facility.

Market Street Crossing, Standish

This scheme upgraded the former zebra crossing on Market Street to a puffin crossing to enable safer crossing for pedestrians visiting Standish Town Centre.

Bradley Lane Shuttle Signals

The improvements included:

• A new 20mph speed limit on both approaches to the bridge.
• Both sets of traffic lights rest on red until vehicles are near, this ensures that motorists do not build up speed as they approach the bridge.
• Warning signs have been installed at either side of the bridge to warn drivers that there may be pedestrians in the carriageway, and larger, sensor activated signs will complete the scheme
• View You Said, We Listened in relation to the scheme proposals.

Civic Centre Public Realm

Works include:

• An automated bollard on Millgate at the junction of Hewlett Street
• Extension of the one-way (south-eastbound) operation on Millgate to Hewlett Street
• Better pedestrian movement between Civic building and Believe Square
• Installation of street furniture and planting
• Resurfacing.

Red Rock Canal Bridge signals

Improvements include:

• An upgrade of the existing traffic signals across all arms of the canal bridge structure on Red Rock Lane with the latest technology
• The smarter signals, that have been installed, are equipped with sensors to monitor the sequence and flow of traffic.

By working more efficiently, the new signals will reduce delays on the borough’s road network.

Wigan to Standish Walking and Cycling Network - Phase 2

Improvements included:

• Improved cycling and walking facilities
• New off-road route connecting to the Standish Mineral Line
• Upgraded bridleway

Whelley Loop Line

The project has delivered a series of local access and connectivity improvements, including upgrades to previously muddy surfaces and improved drainage.

Improvements included:

• Extends the existing Whelley Loop Line, starting at Cannon Sharples and running to Hall Lane
• It provides a multi-user, off-road route with better access for walking, cycling, and wheeling
• To improve access between the Loop Line and the Haigh Estate, a new accessible ramp has been installed.

St Helens Road, Leigh - Walking and Cycling Scheme 

Improvements included:

• A segregated two-way cycle track on the west side of the road
• A new toucan crossing on Bonnywell Road and an upgraded crossing near West Bridgewater Street.
• Side road crossings have been improved with dropped kerbs and tactile paving
• A bus stop bypass has been introduced
• This scheme connects to the completed off-road paths around Leigh Sports Village and Pennington Flash

Leigh Traffic Reduction Scheme

Improvements included:

• A new zebra crossing has been installed between St Mary's Primary School and Leigh Parish Church/Asda
• Permanent kerb buildouts featuring rain gardens
• A new puffin crossing has been installed between the junctions of Globe Street and Newall Grove. Side road uncontrolled crossing points have also been upgraded along Kirkhall Lane
• The grass verge running from Windermere Grove to the signal-controlled crossing on Atherleigh Way has been widened, surfaced and additional lighting installed between Atherleigh Way and Windermere Grove. This provides a safe link for pedestrians coming from Leigh town centre, wanting to access the retail park
• Permanent kerb buildouts featuring rain garden
• A new puffin crossing has been installed between the junctions of Welch Hill Street and Organ Street. Street trees have been put on Organ Street and uncontrolled crossing points have been upgraded
• Side road crossings have also be improved along Windermere Road
• An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system was installed to enforce the school street timed closures and prevent the misuse of the road by motorists.

Quakers Place Car Park Improvements

The car park situated on “Quakers Place” near Standish’s high street is a well-utilised facility for both residents and businesses. It was unable to operate at its true potential and has benefited from an upgrade. 

Improvements included:

• Formalised parking and improve the surfacing
• Increased capacity from approx. 18 informal spaces to approx. 30 spaces
• Introduced time restrictions to make this a “short-stay” car park (3 hours max, Monday-Saturday)
• Cleared overgrown vegetation and shrubs in the area.

Resurfacing works also took place to repair the potholes on the road of Quakers Place itself and is now formally adopted into the highway network.

Bird I'th Hand Junction

The Bird I’th Hand junction improvements form part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Wigan to Leigh Improving Journeys scheme and works completed in December 2025.

The completed upgrades include:

• Widened road and an extended right-turn lane from Wigan Road (A577) into Liverpool Road (A58) to reduce delays and congestion in the area
• Upgraded two existing crossings to improve safety, making active travel journeys to and from the bus corridor more accessible
• Relocated the northbound bus stop on Wigan Road to improve journey times and the reliability of bus services operating on the corridor.