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Wigan - Multiple Temporary Traffic Notices, Temporary Closures
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WIGAN COUNCIL
Parsonage Way, Leigh – 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 (Parsonage Way, Leigh) (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 Parsonage Way, Leigh on 1st October 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Atherleigh Way – Leighbrook Way.
The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Edale Road, Leigh – 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 (Edale Road, Leigh) (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 Edale Road, Leigh on 29th September 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 only.
Access will be maintained for residents where possible.
The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Heath Street, Golborne – 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 (Heath Street, Golborne) (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 Heath Street, Golborne on 28th September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: High Street – Church Street – Ashton Road – Edge Green Lane
The Order is necessary to allow installation of frame and cover.
Hawkhurst Park, Leigh – 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 (Hawkhurst Park, Leigh) (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 Hawkhurst Park, Leigh from 23rd September 2026 to 2nd October 2026.
Access will be maintained for residents where possible.
The Order is necessary to allow new electric connection.
Bus Lane Consolidation Order 2026
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of the powers under Section 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004, of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 of the Act 1984, proposes to make the Wigan Borough Council (Greater Manchester) (Bus Lanes) (Consolidation) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke the following bus lane Orders in their entirety:
• Bus Lane Consolidation Order 2019
• A49 Wigan Lane & Wigan Road Bus Lanes Order 2021
The effect of the Order will be to introduce bus lanes on:
| Location | Side | From | To | Period of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 Wigan Road, Standish | East | Its junction with Pilgrim’s Way | Its junction with the Boars Head Roundabout | At all times |
| A49, Wigan Road/Wigan Lane, Wigan | East | A point 300 metres south of its junction with Chorley Road | Its junction with Brock Mill Lane | At all times |
| King Street West, Wigan | East | Its junction with Crawford Street | Its junction with Wallgate | At all times |
| Scot Lane, Wigan | West | Its junction with Laithwaite Road | Its junction with Montrose Avenue | At all times |
| Mesnes Street, Wigan | East | Its junction with New Market Street | Its junction with Standishgate | At all times |
| Crompton Street, Wigan | West | Its junction with Riverway | Its junction with Standishgate | At all times |
| Wigan Bus Station, Wigan | Both | In its entirety | In its entirety | At all times |
| A49, Ormskirk Road, Wigan | South | Its junction with Douglas Street | Its junction with Warrington Road | At all times |
| Mealhouse Lane, Atherton | North | A point 53 metres east of its junction with Flapper Fold Lane | A point 126 metres east of its junction with Flapper Fold Lane | At all times |
| Leigh Road, Leigh | East | A point 35 metres southwest of its junction with Hendon Street | A point 34 metres north of its junction with Chatham Street | At all times |
| Leigh Road, Leigh | East | A point 52 metres south of its junction with Ratcliffe Street | A point 4 metres north of its junction with Catherine Street | At all times |
| Market Street, Leigh | East | A point 33 metres south of its junction with Lord Street | A point 17 metres north of its junction with Bradshawgate | At all times |
| Market Place, Leigh | West | A point 41 metres north of its junction with Lord Street | A point 3 metres north of its junction with Church Street | At all times |
| Spinning Jenny Way, Leigh | North | A point 90 metres east of its junction with Derby Street | A point 262 metres east of its junction with Derby Street | At all times |
| Spinning Jenny Way, Leigh | South | A point 142 metres west of its junction with Derby Street | A point 256 metres west of its junction with Derby Street | At all times |
A copy of the proposed Order, the Orders to be revoked, and a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order, may be requested by emailing s.eccles-churton@wigan.gov.uk
Any objection to the Order must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN or by emailing the above email address quoting reference RD/LS/SEC/15556918 not later than 18th September 2026.
Dated this 18th day of August 2026
Mrs Nina Ellement, Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
Open to feedback
From
18-Aug-2026
To
18-Sept-2026
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