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Wigan - Multiple Temporary Closures & Diversion
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WIGAN COUNCIL
Wigan Borough Public Footpath
(Leigh No. 200 (Part)) (Temporary Diversion) Order 2026
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough Public Footpath (Leigh No.200 (Part)) (Temporary Diversion) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order means that no person shall, except upon the direction or with the permission of a police constable use:
Public footpath Leigh No. 200 from Point A as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 366386 398948, to Point B at its junction where the footpath continues as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 366202 398988, for a distance of approximately 192 metres in a north westerly direction.
An alternative route for is available from Point A to Point B as shown on the Order Map via the public rights of way network; Leigh No. 200, 204, 225 and 205, for a distance of approximately 1,121 metres. A shorter alternative may be available by permissive paths on site.
This public footpath will be closed for a period of six months commencing on 3rd August 2026 to safeguard the public whilst works are carried out to United Utilities boundary fence at the Leigh/Hope Carr Wastewater Treatment Works.
Wigan Borough Public Footpath (Leigh No. 154 (Part)) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough Public Footpath (Leigh No.154 (Part)) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order means that no person shall, except upon the direction or with the permission of a police constable use: Part of Public Footpath Leigh No.154 from its junction with Firs Lane at Point A as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 364761 400256, south then southwest to Point B at its junction with the canal towpath as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 364527 399839 for a distance of approximately 514 metres.
Please note there is no alternative route available.
This public footpath will be closed for a period of six months commencing on 28th July 2026 to allow for road surfacing and agreed completion works plus further earthworks and remediation of site, and to safeguard the public.
Bridgewater Road, Worsley – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Bridgewater Road, Worsley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Bridgewater Road, Worsley from 18th August 2026 to 31st August 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Ellenbrook Road, Newearth Road, East Lancashire Road, Mosley Common Road.
The Order is necessary to allow new water connection.
Dated this 16th day of July 2026
Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
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