traffic on the A49 for friday : Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:33 pm  

Mayor road works have started on the A49 in Wigan at the junction just before asda(down to one lane!) Probably be better leaving a bit early or avoid if poss

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:53 pm  

ffs better not be hell coming home again didnt get bk till gone half 12 last time im up at 4 for work so need get back asap maybe a wigan walk is in order? lol

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:56 pm  

The road works there are pathetic and designed to annoy people IMO. The temporary lights are taking the mick, so much so that I ignored them and drove through them.

I'd recommend going in through Lowton and past Wigan Pier, but neither route will be quick. Set off very early is my recommendation. Migraines should be set to kick in around lunchtime for those of you who work.

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:33 pm  

Most definately set off as early as possible tomorrow night. Sunday afternoon Hull FC match still had people arriving 20mins into the match. It is mostly from the Marus Bridge direction that is a problem, if possible try to head up Poolstock Lane and then Scholes or even through the town centre would be a better bet than the A49 route. Safe trip.

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:38 am  

davewires wrote:

Mayor road works have started on the A49 in Wigan at the junction just before asda(down to one lane!) Probably be better leaving a bit early or avoid if poss

Don't come off the M6 at junction 25, carry on to the Orrell junction and come off there.

When you come off the M/way you will be travelling down Ormskirk Road towards Wigan.

About half way from where you come off the M/way and the saddle junction (where the road works are) is a cross roads (Enfield Street to the right, Norley Hall Avenue to the left).

Turn left there, at the bottom of Norley Hall Avenue, turn right onto Montrose Avenue. When you get to the end of Montrose Avenue you can see the Stadium directly in front of you.

Hope that helps.

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:43 am  

Im at Ince so them directions are no good to me really, thanks anyway

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:47 am  

carmont is king wrote:

Don't come off the M6 at junction 25, carry on to the Orrell junction and come off there.

When you come off the M/way you will be travelling down Ormskirk Road towards Wigan.

If you're driving, you're best parking on one of the roads off the main road before the junction. There's a William Hill on your left, so anywhere around there is a 10 minute walk to the ground, and then easy to get away at Full Time.

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:06 am  

wirelegend wrote:

ffs better not be hell coming home again didnt get bk till gone half 12 last time im up at 4 for work so need get back asap maybe a wigan walk is in order? lol

you do realise if you do do the walk you will be outcast and banned for life !!!!

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:38 am  

I'm training it from Manchester this time, but always found the Winwick-Golborne-Abram way the most traffic-free, nice and easy to park on that industrial estate and cross the infamous 'Wigan-walk-as-always-seen-on-sky' Bridge.

Re: traffic on the A49 for friday : Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:55 pm  

kearney1989 wrote:

I'm training it from Manchester this time, but always found the Winwick-Golborne-Abram way the most traffic-free, nice and easy to park on that industrial estate and cross the infamous 'Wigan-walk-as-always-seen-on-sky' Bridge.

Me too Cheap and cheerful northern rail.