Wigan - Multiple Traffic Notices, Road Closures, Parking Restrictions and Bus Lane Changes

WIGAN COUNCIL

Askwith Road, Hindley Green – 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 (Askwith Road, Hindley Green) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 11th 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 Askwith Road, Hindley Green on 11th November 2026 between the hours of 12:00 and 16:00 only.

The alternative route for traffic is: Park Road – Atherton Road.

The Order is necessary to allow the replacement of frame and cover.

St Helens Road, Lowton East – Various Restrictions

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) (Leigh Roads) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.161) Order 2026.

The effect of the Order will be to revoke restricted waiting on any Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm on:

• St Helens Road, Leigh (northwest), from a point 87 metres southwest of its junction with Daric Close for a distance of 195 metres in a south westerly direction.

The effect of the Order will be to introduce no waiting at any time on:

• St Helens Road, Lowton East (northwest) from a point 15 metres northeast of the cul-de-sac which junctions St Helens Road adjacent to property number 370a to a point 15 metres southwest of the cul-de-sac which junction St Helens Road adjacent to property number 374.

• St Helens Road cul-de-sac adjacent to properties 370a & 374 St Helens Road (both sides) from its junction with St Helens Road to a point 10 metres northwest of its junction with St Helens Road.

The effect of the Order will be to introduce restricted waiting on any Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm on:

• St Helens Road, Lowton East (northwest) from a point 87 metres southwest of its junction with Daric Close to a distance of 180 metres in a south westerly direction.

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:

• St Helens Road, Lowton East, (northwest) from a point 15 metres northeast of the cul-de-sac which junctions St Helens Road adjacent to property number 370a to a point 15 metres southwest of the cul-de-sac which junction St Helens Road adjacent to property number 374.

• St Helens Road cul-de-sac adjacent to properties 370a & 374 St Helens Road (both sides) from its junction with St Helens Road to a point 10 metres northwest of its junction with St Helens Road.

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/20463307 not later than 12th November 2026.

Wigan Borough Public Footpath (Leigh No.35 (Part) and Unnamed Tracks)

(Temporary Stopping Up) Order 2026

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 Public Footpath (Leigh No.35 (Part) & Unnamed Tracks) (Temporary Stopping Up) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 12th October 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. 35 from Point A at its junction with Smith’s Lane shown on the Order Map at grid reference 363530 401952, to Point B at its junction with an unnamed track as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 363521 401915, for a distance of approximately 38 metres in a south westerly direction.

• Unnamed track from Point B at its junction with public footpath Leigh No. 35 as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 363521 401915, to Point G at its junction with an unnamed track as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 362854 401430, for a distance of approximately 923 metres in a generally westerly then south westerly direction. And from Point C at its junction with Bickershaw Lane as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 363180 401884 to Point D at its junction with the Unnamed Track as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 363192 401865 for a distance of approximately 22 meters in a south easterly direction. And from Point E at its junction with an unnamed track as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 362907 401509 to Point F at its junction with two Unnamed Tracks as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 362946 401482 for a distance of approximately 45 meters in a south easterly direction.

Please note there is no alternative route available.

This public footpath and unnamed tracks will be closed for a period of six months commencing on 12th October 2026 whilst heavy goods vehicles are used to remove illegal waste from an unauthorised tip to the rear of Bolton House Road, and to safeguard the public whilst such works are undertaken.

Bus Lane Consolidation Order 2026

Notice of Making

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of its 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, has made the Wigan Borough Council (Greater Manchester) (Bus Lanes) (Consolidation) Order 2026, which will come into operation on 16th October 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:

FOR THE ROADS AND DETAILS PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE NOTICE (pdf format) SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

The Order will include a new exemption for all liveried blood vehicles being used for the purpose of delivering medical items to NHS facilities and healthcare sites.

A copy of the Order and the Orders to be revoked may be requested by emailing s.eccles-churton@wigan.gov.uk.

Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or any provision contained therein on the ground:

(a) that it is not within the powers of Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; or the Traffic Management Act 2004, or

(b) that any requirement of the said Section 1, or of Part III of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or of any regulations made under the said Part III of Schedule 9 or of any requirement of the 2004 Act, has not been complied with, may within six weeks of 8th October 2026 make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated this 15th day of October 2026

Mrs Nina Ellement, Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN

WIGAN COUNCIL