We are improving the junctions in our borough to improve capacity and safety for 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. Three junction upgrades have been selected, with additional lanes proposed to improve congestion, traffic flow and safety benefits, and to encourage more active travel along this busy corridor.
Further development and preparatory works are currently being undertaken across all three sites in order to prepare them, ready to construct the upgrades. With further detail and key dates to follow, the page will be regularly updated as more information and plans become available to share.
Wigan Council are delivering a scheme to improve the junction of the A580 / Mosley Common Road, including additional traffic lanes and new pedestrian and cycle crossings.
Eric Wright Civil Engineering are the contractors who are completing the work.
Temporary traffic management is required during construction and will change depending on the location of the works. Traffic management contact details are displayed on site and should be used in an emergency or for out-of-hours issues.
The full road closure between Ashdown Drive and the A580 East Lancashire Road is currently in place to allow for final works.
We are now entering the final phase of the scheme:
- The A580 East Lancashire Road will be closed overnight to complete the final surfacing. These works will take place over five consecutive nights from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October, between the hours of 8:00pm and 6:00am
- Signed diversion routes will be in place during the closure, with resident access maintained where possible
- Surfacing of the A577 Mosley Common Road will take place during the working day and under the existing closure
- Once surfacing is complete, a temporary 20mph speed limit will be in place for vehicles travelling over the temporary surface
- Transport for Greater Manchester will then attend site to install and commission the new traffic signals, making the junction fully operational. This is set to take place week commencing 4th November and will take approximately three weeks.
Access to properties and businesses within the closure area will continue to be maintained where possible.
Thank you again for your continued patience and understanding whilst the junction upgrades are completed.
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A580 / Stone Cross Lane North - Junction Improvements
Wigan Council are developing a scheme which will create an additional right turn lane from Stone Cross Lane North onto the A580 East Lancashire Road (Liverpool bound). The scheme will include upgrading the crossing facilities to Toucan crossings, this means “two can” cross safely. This will provide a vital, safe walking, wheeling and cycling connection between Stone Cross Lane South, across the A580 to Stone Cross Lane North.
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.