We are improving the junctions in our borough to improve capacity and road safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Section 106 schemes
The Major Projects Team have received Section 106 funding to create safer junctions for all users, improve traffic flow and encourage more active travel.
Below is a list of schemes the team will be developing throughout the year. This page will be updated regularly as more information and plans become available to share.
Junction improvement schemes - A580
Wigan Council have received funding to create additional capacity at a number of junctions and improve pedestrian crossing facilities on the A580 East Lancashire Road, in Golborne, Lowton and Mosley Common. With additional lanes proposed to improve congestion and traffic flow road safety benefits including new and improved crossings also encourage, active travel along this busy corridor.
This web page will be regularly updated as more information and plans become available to share.
A580 / Newton Road - junction improvements
Wigan Council are developing a scheme to create a dedicated left turn lane at the junction of Newton Road and the A580 East Lancashire Road. Designs have been developed to facilitate the new left turn lane, whilst minimising impact to residents on the adjacent service road. As part of the scheme, pedestrian crossing points will be upgraded and repositioned to provide safer travel across this main arterial route.
- Newton Road works are planned for next year, with minor preparatory works, including relocating or lowering underground services, to take place in advance
- Electricity North West will be undertaking a separate scheme around the Church Lane / Kenyon Lane starting in February 2027, and the Newton Road improvements will follow this to ensure concurrent phasing
- We do not anticipate the A580 East Lancashire Road being closed during construction, and any temporary road closures needed for final surfacing would take place out of hours at the end of the scheme
Further updates and ample notice will be provided before any construction works take place.
Smiths Lane Improving Journeys Scheme
The Smiths Lane junction forms part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) Wigan to Leigh Improving Journeys Scheme. The scheme is being funded through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and is being delivered by Wigan Council in collaboration with TfGM.
The scheme aims to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and create a more accessible and inclusive transport network for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users by delivering the following improvements:
- Relocation of the bus stop on the southerly arm of Leigh Road further away from the junction to near Harbrook Grove
- An additional traffic lane will be added to the southerly arm of Leigh Road to increase traffic capacity
- The two-lane approach on the northerly arm of Leigh Road will be extended to further increase capacity
- Relocation of the crossing on Smiths Lane closer to the junction, where people want to cross
- Improved pedestrian safety and accessibility with paving improvements and raised side road crossings
- Planting and landscaping included where feasible