Bird I'th Hand Junction
Construction details
The works started on the project on Monday 8th September and are scheduled to last approximately 12 weeks.
The works will be undertaken by contractor Bethell, should you have any urgent concerns please contact the site manager on 07766 991392 or contact the Major Projects team.
We understand this may be frustrating, especially as the timing overlaps with the school period. Unfortunately, due to delays in essential preparatory utility works, the project could only begin at this time.
Traffic management
To ensure the works are completed safely, a traffic management plan is in place narrow lanes will be in operation, however, two-way traffic will be maintained. Advance notice signs have been placed to encourage residents to allow extra time for their journeys.
The bus stops next to Bird-I'th’ Hand public house will be closed during the works and the footpath on the southwest side of Wigan Road will be closed to pedestrian. On street signage will direct passengers to the nearest alternative stop.
All roadworks and closures will be clearly signposted. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained wherever possible.
The works have been planned to reduce disruption as much as possible, with the most disruptive tasks scheduled early. Final surfacing and signal commissioning will happen at the end of the programme and may cause some disruption. To limit the impact, surfacing will take place on Sundays or overnight.
For more details please visit our One network - Roadworks bulletin (external link), which will be updated regularly.
Scheme background
The Bird I’th Hand junction is part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Wigan to Leigh Improving Journeys scheme. This junction has been chosen specifically as it is a hotspot for delays and accidents. Whilst the junction does have some pedestrian facilities, this is only on 2 arms of the 4-arm junction.
The upgrades will include:
- Widen the road and extend the right-turn lane from Wigan Road (A577) into Liverpool Road (A58) to reduce delays and congestion in the area
- The two existing crossings will be upgraded to improve safety, making active travel journeys to and from the bus corridor more accessible
- The north-bound bus stop will be relocated on Wigan Road to Improve journey times and reliability of bus services operating on the corridors.
Wigan Council are delivering the scheme on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester. More information on the ‘Improving Journeys’ programme can be found on Transport for Greater Manchester's website (external link).
The scheme is funded through City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements and seeks to deliver much-needed highway and bus capacity, pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements will be delivered at the junction of the A58/A577 in Hindley.
View the map of Wigan Road, Hindley.
Quakers Place Car Park Improvements
The car park situated on “Quakers Place” near Standish’s high street is a well-utilised facility for both residents and businesses. At present, it is unable to operate at its true potential, with vehicles left overnight or for prolonged periods. The Major Projects Team are planning to:
- Formalise parking and improve the surfacing
- Increase capacity from approx. 18 informal spaces to approx. 30 spaces
- Introduce time restrictions to make this a “short-stay” car park (3 hours max, Monday-Saturday)
- Clear overgrown vegetation and shrubs in the area.
The improved facilities will provide a safe and convenient place for short trips to access the centre of Standish, also preventing overflow on surrounding streets.
The introduction of limited waiting times also means that more vehicles can utilise the same number of spaces throughout the day, ensuring an equal and steady turnover.
A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is required to formalise the parking spaces and time restrictions on the car park. The TRO period was live from the 15th April 2025 until 16th May 2025, and had no formal objections.
Works are scheduled to commence on-site by contractor Argyle North West from 29th September 2025 and are expected to last for approximately four weeks. During this time, the car park will be temporarily closed to facilitate the works.
In case of any emergencies or out of hours, the site manager Karl can be contacted on 07563 395488.
Letters have been sent to nearby residents and businesses, and advance warning signs have been placed on the car park and on the A5209 School Lane.
Resurfacing works are also planned to repair the potholes on the road of Quakers Place itself. This work is scheduled to take place towards the end of the car park improvement scheme, currently planned during October half term, week beginning 27th October 2025 for a period of 5 days.
Once completed, the street will be formally adopted into the highway network and will thereafter be included in routine highways inspection and maintenance programmes, ensuring its ongoing upkeep and safety.