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Wigan / Hindley / Ince / Ashton In Makerfield / Shevington / Standish / Winstanley - Various Traffic Orders
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WIGAN COUNCIL
Frog Lane, Wigan – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Frog Lane, 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 Frog Lane, Wigan at Railway Bridge on 21st November 2026 to 22nd November 2026 and on 27th November 2026 to 28th November 2026 between the hours of 22:00 and 06:30.
The alternative route for traffic is: Gidlow Lane – Park Road – Parsons Walk.
The Order is necessary to allow access/assessment of bridge.
Bridge Street, Hindley – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Bridge 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 Bridge Street, Hindley on 23rd November 2026 to 24th November 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 04:00 only.
A signed diversion route for traffic will be in place The Order is necessary to replace frame and cover.
Merton Road, Wigan – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Merton Road, 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 Merton Road, Wigan on 23rd November 2026 to 27th November 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Kinlet Road.
The Order is necessary to allow new electric connections.
Mount View, Ince – 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 (Mount View, Ince) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 9th November 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 Mount View, Ince on 9th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only.
Access will be maintained for residents where possible. The Order is necessary to replace frame and cover.
Legh Street, Ashton In Makerfield – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Legh Street, Ashton in Makerfield) (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 Legh Street, Ashton in Makerfield on 23rd November 2026 to 27th November 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Park View – Windsor Road – Flora Street.
The Order is necessary to allow new electric connection.
Elmfield, Shevington – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Elmfield, Shevington) (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 Elmfield, Shevington on 9th November 2026 to 13th November 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: The Glade – Redwood. The Order is necessary to allow new water connections.
Westminster Street, Wigan – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Westminster Street, 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 Westminster Street, Wigan on 23rd November 2026 to 24th November 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 04:00 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: Ormskirk Road – Norfolk Street – Victoria Street
The Order is necessary to replace frame and cover.
Langham Road, Standish – 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 (Langham Road, Standish) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 7th November 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 Langham Road, Standish on 7th November 2026.
Access will be maintained for residents where possible.
The Order is necessary to allow the replacement of frame and cover.
Millgate/Library Street, Wigan – Proposed Loading Bays
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 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 and 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 (Decriminalisation of Parking) (Wigan Roads) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No. 203) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce loading bays, Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm, on:
• Millgate, Wigan (West) from a point 5 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street to a point 19 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street.
• Millgate, Wigan (South) from a point 99 metres east of the building line of the town hall adjacent to Hewlett Street to a point 114 metres east of the building line of the town hall adjacent to Hewlett Street.
• Library Street, Wigan (North) from a point 47 metres east of its junction with Hewlett Street to a point 63 metres east of its junction with Hewlett Street.
There will be limited exceptions permitting vehicles; for the purpose of building and similar operations, removing obstructions to traffic, road works and works by statutory undertakers; for local authority, Water Companies and Post Office purposes; if the vehicles are fire service or police vehicles or ambulances, (liveried vehicles) or in connection with a funeral or the avoidance of an accident.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke the loading bay, Monday- Friday 8 am-6pm, on :
• Millgate, Wigan (West) from a point 5 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street to a point 19 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street.
• Millgate, Wigan (West) from a point 15 metres north of its junction with Station Road to a point 30 metres north of its junction with Station Road.
• Library Street, Wigan (East) from a point 47 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street to a point 63 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke the disabled persons parking spaces, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-6pm, on:
• Millgate, Wigan (West) from a point 5 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street to a point 19 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street.
• Millgate, Wigan (West) from a point 15 metres north of its junction with Station Road to a point 30 metres north of its junction with Station Road.
• Library Street, Wigan (East) from a point of 47 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street to a point 63 metres south of its junction with Hewlett Street.
The Order also provides that if any vehicle is left in any road or length of road affected by the Order in contravention of any provision of the Order a penalty charge (in the amount set by the Council) shall be payable and/or the vehicle may be removed.
A copy of the proposed Order, the Order to be amended, and of the relevant map and of a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order may be requested by emailing k.wilson2@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/20235415 not later than 10th November 2026.
Edgeware Grove Junction Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley – Proposed Prohibition of Waiting and Loading
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 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 and 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 (Decriminalisation of Parking) (Wigan Roads No.2) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.145) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce no waiting at any time on:
• Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley (northeast) from a point 10 metres Northwest of its junction with Edgeware Grove to a point 10 metres Southeast of its junction with Edgeware Grove.
• Edgeware Grove, Winstanley (both sides) from its junction with Holmes House Avenue to a point 10 metres northeast of its junction with Holmes House Avenue.
There will be limited exceptions permitting vehicles to wait to enable people to board or alight; for the purpose of building and similar operations, removing obstructions to traffic, road works and works by statutory undertakers; for local authority, Water Companies and Post Office purposes; if the vehicles are fire service or police vehicles or ambulances, (liveried vehicles) or in connection with a funeral; to take on fuel, water or air at any garage; for the delivery or collection of goods and for loading or unloading; or the avoidance of an accident.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce no loading at any time on:
• Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley (northeast) from a point 10 metres Northwest of its junction with Edgeware Grove to a point 10 metres Southeast of its junction with Edgeware Grove.
• Edgeware Grove, Winstanley (both sides) from Its junction with Holmes House Avenue to a point 10 metres Northeast of its junction with Holmes House Avenue.
The Order also provides that if any vehicle is left in any road or length of road affected by the Order in contravention of any provision of the Order a penalty charge (in the amount set by the Council) shall be payable and/or the vehicle may be removed.
A copy of the proposed Order, the Order to be amended, and of the relevant map and of a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order may be requested by emailing k.wilson2@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/20469233 not later than 10th November 2026.
Dated this 13th day of October 2026
Mrs Nina Ellement, Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
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