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Wigan, Green Lane/Greenland Avenue/Southlands Avenue, Standish/Elmfield, Shevington - Traffic Restrictions to allow for the proposed works.
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WIGAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Green Lane/Greenland Avenue/Southlands
Avenue, Standish – Prohibition of Loading
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 (Decriminalisation of Parking) (Various Roads in Wigan Borough) (Traffic Regulation
Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.640) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 15th November 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce no loading at any time on:
• Green Lane, Standish (West side) from a point 10 metres south of Greenland Avenue to a point 10 metres north of Greenland Avenue.
• Green Lane, Standish (West side) from a point 8 metres south of Southlands Avenue to a point 10 metres north of Southlands Avenue.
• Green Lane, Standish (East side) from a point 10 metres north of Greenland Avenue to a point 10 metres south of Greenland Avenue.
• Green Lane, Standish (East side) from a point 21 metres north of Southlands Avenue to a point 10 metres south of Southlands Avenue.
• Greenland Avenue, Standish (Both sides) from its junction with Green Lane to a point 10 metres east of its junction with Green Lane.
• Southlands Avenue, Standish (Both sides) from its junction with Green Lane to a point 10 metres east of its junction with Green Lane.
A copy of the Order and of the relevant map may be requested by emailing libby.gill@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 15th October 2026 make application for the purpose to the High Court.
Elmfield, Shevington – 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 (Elmfield, Shevington) (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 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.
Frog Lane, 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 (Frog Lane, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 21st 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 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 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 (Bridge Street, Hindley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 23rd 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 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.
Legh Street, 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 (Legh Street, Ashton in Makerfield) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 23rd 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 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.
Merton 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 (Merton Road Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 23rd 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 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.
Westminster 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 (Westminster Street, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 23rd 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 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.
Dated this 27th day of October 2026
Mrs Nina Ellement, Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall,
Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN
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