Wigan Highways

Please ensure you are reporting any potholes to us via wigan.gov.uk/reportit or the Report It app so we can log an official report 👍

Here is a look at how deep the snow cover is across the UK at the moment👇 Whilst there is a patchy covering in some western areas, the deepest #uksnow depths are across northern and eastern areas with very deep drifts in places ❄️ ⚠️ How deep is the #snow where you are?

@FireWithinWigan @GalleriesWigan @AL00100110AL Our @wiganhighways team are carrying out one of many carriageway resurfacing schemes this week in Hindley Green. Well done team 👏👏👏 You can see a list of planned schemes here wigan.gov.uk/highwaymainten…

Tonight will see temperatures drop to around -2.5 degrees centigrade. Our team is heading out to grit the primary routes from 6pm to keep motorists safe. Please be mindful if driving! @WiganHighways

Tonight will see temperatures drop to around -2.0 degrees centigrade. Our team is heading out to grit the primary routes this evening to keep motorists safe @WiganHighways

The latest Department for Transport figures show motorists in Wigan and Leigh are benefitting from some of the best roads in Greater Manchester. Data shows only 3% of A roads and 2% of B/C roads in the borough need repairs. Click here for upcoming schemes: bit.ly/bestroadsGM

Scholefield Lane in Wigan is closed between the junctions of A577 Manchester Road and B5238 Scholes due to a road traffic collision. Please use an alternative route #TfGMTraffic

We aware of issues with the street lighting coming on later than normal in the Atherton and Hindley areas. Please be assured our contractor is working to resolve this issue as a matter of urgency. In the meantime please be cautious in the early evenings. @WiganCouncil

@WiganCouncil Due to flooding in the area there will shortly be an emergency road closure being implemented at Walkden Avenue, Wigan at the railway bridge. Please find an alternative route.

The Network Management team have used their volunteer days to support the community group at Westleigh Park today by litter picking, weeding and painting #thedeal #TeamWigan @WiganCouncil

Please be aware that temporary traffic lights will be in place this evening on Warrington Road, Platt Bridge due to emergency water works being carried out by @unitedutilities. There may be delays however work will be completed tomorrow. @WiganCouncil

Work has now been programmed for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September at Atherleigh Way at The Talbot Roundabout Leigh to allow drainage works following recent flooding in the area. Two way signals will be used so there may be delays during the works @WiganCouncil

Between 00.01am Sat 21st Sept & 23.59pm Sun 22nd Sept, a section of Poolstock will close while Jones Bros complete essential works for the A49 link road project. Residents will have access to their properties & businesses will be open as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Proud to have done our bit as GMCA, alongside @ManCityCouncil & our 9 other councils, to bring the final stage of @TourofBritain to Greater Manchester. Fantastic sunny day of free world-class sport for communities across the whole of GM!

The quieter roads we experience during school holidays come from just 10% less traffic on the roads! Help make this effect last as the new school year starts by switching to public transport, cycling or walking. Let's tackle congestion together! #GMCongestionDeal

And off they go! The cyclists are now on their way through the borough 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️👏 #tourofbritain

🚴‍♂️🚵‍♀️ @TourofBritain UPDATE 🚴‍♂️🚵‍♀️ Full speed ahead @WiganCouncil 💨 Aspull, Haigh, Hindley, Atherton and Tyldesley will all be at the heart of the action with local road closures in place. If you’re setting off soon consult our advice: ow.ly/jYfJ50vYPqj

Children at Aspull Church Primary School have been combining sport with shape and creating this giant artwork! @ITV4 @ITVSport @WiganCouncil @IhlWigan @TourofBritain

We’re ready 🚴‍♂️🙌 A reminder if you’re coming to Haigh Woodland Park today for the #TourofBritain family fun day the roads and car parks will close at 12.30pm. No vehicles will be allowed to arrive or leave after this point until the race has passed through. It’s expected at 2pm.

Greater Manchester: are you ready to host the 2019 @OVOEnergy Tour of Britain 🇬🇧 finale on Saturday? tourofbritain.co.uk/stage-eight-pr… #OVOToB

Fantastic work from the pupils at St George’s Central Primary School in Tyldesley who have created a giant bike on the grounds to celebrate the Tour of Britain passing the school this time tomorrow 👏🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️ @TourofBritain @MrGSGC