Schemes currently under construction

Leigh Traffic Reduction Scheme

Works started 27th May 2025 and are scheduled to end in September 2025. Works will be phased as follows:

Walmesley Road (Complete)

  • A new zebra crossing will be installed between St Mary's Primary School and Leigh Parish Church/Asda
  • The temporary measures currently in place, to create a one-way traffic system, will be replaced by permanent kerb buildouts featuring rain gardens.

View Walmesley Road plans.

Kirkhall Lane (Complete)

A new puffin crossing will be built between the junctions of Globe Street and Newall Grove. Side road uncontrolled crossing points will also be upgraded along Kirkhall Lane.

View Kirkhall Lane plans. 

Atherleigh Way (14th June for approximately 3 weeks)

The grass verge running from Windermere Grove to the signal-controlled crossing on Atherleigh Way will be widened, surfaced and additional lighting installed between Atherleigh Way and Windermere Grove. This will provide a safe link for pedestrians coming from Leigh town centre, wanting to access the retail park.

View Atherleigh Way plan.

Twist Lane (22nd July for approximately 5 weeks)

A new puffin crossing will be built between the junctions of Welch Hill Street and Organ Street. Street trees will be put on Organ Street and uncontrolled crossing points will be upgraded.

View Twist Lane plans.

Windemere Road (16th July for approximately 5 weeks)

  • The temporary one-way system will be replaced by permanent kerb buildouts featuring rain gardens at or below road level
  • Side road crossings will also be improved along Windermere Road
  • An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system will be installed to enforce the school street timed closures and prevent the misuse of the road by motorists
  • Residents that live within the school street scheme will be written to separately by the Council’s Network Management team informing them on how they can apply for an exemption to enter/exit the scheme.

View Windemere Road plans.

Traffic management

The Council and the contractor, AE Yates, are planning to start works on Walmesley Road from 27th May 2025. As the contractor moves onto new locations, letters will be sent to affected residents and businesses providing further information. A robust traffic management plan is in place, with all works taking place under two-way temporary traffic lights. All roadworks, including diversions, will be clearly signposted. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained where possible.

How do I get in touch with the contractor?

If you have any queries, please contact the site manager Wayne Dickinson on 07749 442 762 or [email protected].

To stay up-to-date please check the roadworks bulletin.

ANPR cameras

Residents that live within the School Streets scheme will be written to separately by our Network Management team explaining how they can apply for an exception to enter/exit the scheme.

School street scheme overview

The proposed school streets scheme aims to improve traffic and road safety by reducing traffic and creating quieter streets. Encouraging walking and cycling for short trips can reduce congestion and improve health. The scheme will reduce road danger around primary schools by making the temporary school streets on Windermere Road and Walmesley Road permanent, promoting active travel and supporting the 'park and stride' scheme. It also highlights the benefits of reallocating road space, reducing air pollution, and ensuring all addresses remain accessible by car without permanent road closures. 

Home and business access in school street zone

It is important that every address within the area is still accessible by car. Wigan Council are not planning to closing any roads permanently.

Road closures

Roads will be closed for a timed period morning and afternoon:

  • 8:15am - 9:15am
  • 3:00pm- 4:00pm.

Locations 

  • Windermere Road (from Grasmere Street to Gordon Street)
  • Glebe Street (from Prescott Street).

Changes

  • ANPR cameras will be installed to monitor the school street zone
  • New one-way systems will be introduced where necessary
  • The school street will be extended.

Access

  • Residents, emergency services, and school coaches will always have access
  • A whitelist will be created to allow residents to pass cameras without receiving a penalty charge notice (PCN). Details on how to submit information will be provided before the camera installation.

Consultation

The consultation took place in July 2023.

Methods included:

  1. Leaflet drops with scheme plans
  2. Information on Wigan Council's website
  3. Press releases and social media posts
  4. Briefings to various stakeholders.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders we have engaged with are:

  • Local residents
  • Ward Councillors
  • Emergency services
  • Local schools
  • Religious institutions
  • Community and disability groups
  • Local businesses
  • Taxi companies
  • Waste Services
  • Highways
  • Transport for Greater Manchester.

Funding

The Mayor's Challenge Fund (MCF) is providing funding for walking and cycling improvements. If the funds are not used in Wigan, they will be allocated elsewhere in Greater Manchester.