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.
A580 / Mosley Common Road - Junction Improvements
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 will be completing the work. Construction began week commencing 14th April 2025 and is expected to last approximately 14 weeks.
Temporary traffic management is required during construction and will change depending on the location of the works. Traffic management contact details will be displayed on site and should be used in an emergency or for out-of-hours issues.
The full road closure currently in place on Mosley Common Road (between Ashdown Drive and the A580 East Lancashire Road) will be lifted week commencing 4th August.
Following this, and for around four weeks, this section of Mosley Common Road will be temporarily made one-way. Vehicles will be able to turn into Mosley Common Road from the A580, but not exit onto the A580. Temporary traffic lights will remain in place to help manage traffic during this time.
The full road closure between Ashdown Drive and the A580 will return on 8th September and is expected to last for around six weeks.
This next phase of work will lead into the final surfacing of the A580, which will be carried out overnight. Ample notice and signage will be provided in advance of these works.
Access to properties and businesses within the closure area will be maintained throughout.
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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.