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Wigan, Standish, Ashton in Makerfield - Temporary Road Closures, to allow for the proposed works.
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WIGAN COUNCIL
Railway Street, Hindley –
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 (Railway Street, Hindley) (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 Railway Street, Hindley from 21st September 2026 to 28th September 2026. The alternative route for traffic is: Ladies Lane – Ward Street – Hoade Street.
The Order is necessary to allow new electric connection.
Grovewood Drive, Appley Bridge –
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 (Grovewood Drive, Appley Bridge) (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 Grovewood Drive, Appley Bridge on 21st September 2026 to 25th September 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Woodnook Road – Miles Lane – Park Hey Drive. The Order is necessary to allow new water connection.
Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan –
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 (Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan) (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 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan on 21st September 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Cale Lane – Whelley.
The Order is necessary to allow new electric connection.
Lodge Road, Orrell – 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 (Lodge Road, Orrell) (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 Lodge Road, Orrell on 21st September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 to 15:00 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: Sandy Lane – St James Road – Church Street. The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Green Hayes, Avenue, Wigan – Temporary Closure
Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant
Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of 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 has made the Wigan Borough (Green Hayes Avenue, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 2nd September 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 Green Hayes Avenue, Wigan on 2nd September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 to 15:00 only. The alternative route for traffic is: Inglewhite Avenue – Holme Avenue
The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Danesway, Wigan – Temporary Closure Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant
Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of 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 has made the Wigan Borough (Danesway, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 2nd September 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 be driven on Danesway,
Wigan on 2nd September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 to 15:00 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: Holme Terrace – Lessingham Avenue. The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Prescott Street, Wigan –
Temporary Closure
Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of 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 has made the Wigan Borough (Prescott Street, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 4th September 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 Prescott Street, Wigan on 4th September 2026 to 5th September 2026 between the hours of 22:00 to 06:00.
The alternative route for traffic is: Frog Lane – Dorning Street – King Street West – Wallgate – Pottery Road – Southgate – Saddle Junction – Miry Lane.
The Order is necessary to install a replacement chevron signage to the structure.
Old Road, Ashton In Makerfield – Temporary Closure
Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of 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 has made the Wigan Borough (Old Road, Ashton in Makerfield) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 10th August 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 Old Road, Ashton in Makerfield from 10th August 2026 to 30th August 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Cansfield Grove – Wigan Road.
The Order is necessary to allow a gas main replacement scheme.
Mesnes Road, Wigan –
Temporary Closure
Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant
Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of 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 has made the Wigan Borough (Mesnes Road, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 2nd September 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 Mesnes Road, Wigan on 2nd September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 to 15:00 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: Wigan Lane – Central Park Way – Powell Street – Northway – Bridgeman Terrace – Kenyon Road. The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Wigan Borough Public Bridleway (Standish No.22 (Part))
(Temporary Stopping Up) 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 Bridleway (Standish No.22(Part)) (Temporary Stopping Up) 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: Standish No. 22 from Point A at its junction with Wigan Road as shown on the
Order Map at grid reference 357275 409075, to Point B at its junction with Water Drive as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 357610 409180, for a distance of approximately 440 metres in a generally easterly direction. And from Point C at its junction with Water Drive as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 357712 409160 over the railway to Point D at its junction with Chorley Road as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 357882 409134 for a distance of approximately 172 metres in an easterly direction.
Please note that there will be no alternative route.
This public bridleway will be closed for a period of six weeks commencing on 3rd September 2026 whilst surface improvements works are carried out.
Dated this 11th day of August 2026
Mrs Nina Ellement, Chief Legal Officer,
Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street,
Wigan WN1 1YN
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