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. Following the completion of Mosley Common Road Junction, two more 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 both 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 / 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.
- Works are planned to be carried out at Stone Cross Lane from June-October this year
- This allows for traffic management to be scheduled during the quieter school summer holidays to minimise disruption
- 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
- Letters will be sent out, once a contractor has been appointed with further details.
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.
Wigan – Leigh Improving Journeys Scheme
Our ambition for Wigan is to improve connectivity and increase the amount of people travelling actively and sustainably.
The Improving Journeys schemes, funded through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), are being delivered by Wigan Council in collaboration with TfGM.
These schemes are designed to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and create a more accessible and inclusive transport network for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.
A578 Wigan Road / Nel Pan Lane
Nel Pan Lane is a congested area that currently lacks existing pedestrian crossing points and safe access to bus stops in the area. The scheme will consist of the following:
- Upgrade of the existing mini roundabout to a signalised junction
- Provision of toucan crossings on all arms to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists
- Widened footways to accommodate shared pedestrian and cycle use
- Closure of the existing car park access from the junction, with improvements to the adjacent access
- Relocation of existing eastbound bus shelter bus stop
- Planting and landscaping included where feasible.
View the Wigan Road / Nel Pan Lane map.
A578 Wigan Road / Smiths Lane
The proposed improvements will provide safer, more convenient routes, to encourage walking and supporting greater use of public transport.
The improvement works include:
- Relocation of the southern arm crossing closer to the pedestrian desire line
- Removal of existing bus layby and provision of a relocated bus stop set further back from the junction
- Extended two-lane approach on the northern arm to improve journey times through the junction
- Former layby space repurposed as an additional left-turn lane to reduce congestion
- Enhanced pedestrian accessibility through continuous footways and raised side road crossings
- Widened footways near the westbound bus stop
- Planting and landscaping included where feasible.
View the Wigan Road / Smiths Lane map.
Improvement works at Nel Pan Lane are scheduled to begin in July 2026 and are expected to last approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Works at Smith’s Lane will follow, with an overall completion of both schemes anticipated by the end of November 2026.