Little Hulton investment

We're committed to maintaining and improving the network through our capital investment programme

This £1.2m capital project investment will significantly enhance the resilience and capacity of the power network in Little Hulton, Salford, Bolton and the surrounding areas. Hundreds of homes and businesses will benefit from the new electricity supply which will future-proof the network to enable local residents and businesses to connect to low carbon technologies such as EV chargers, heat pumps and solar panels. 

This project sees the installation of high-voltage underground power cable along a 4km route as well as new equipment installed in our substations. 

🔔 Traffic management information

We always aim to carry out our work as planned and with as little disruption as possible. However, the dates we publish for road works can sometimes change. This is because a number of factors outside our control can affect when it is safe or practical for our teams to work, such as weather conditions, ground conditions and emergency repairs. 

March 2026 - August 2026

Start date	End date	Traffic management
01/04/2026	08/04/2026	Road closure - Peel Park Crescent
06/04/2026	12/04/2026	3 Way Signals - Stocksfield Drive
13/04/2026	19/04/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction of Kenyon Way & Road Closure of Stocksfield Drive
20/04/2026	26/04/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction with Highfield Road
27/04/2026	03/05/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction with Hazel Avenue
05/05/2026	10/05/2026	2 Way Signals & Road Closure - Oakfield Drive
11/05/2026	17/05/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction with Lester Road & Road Closure of Green Avenue
18/05/2026	24/05/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction with Rothwell Crescent – Access to Wharton Lane Maintained
18/05/2026	26/07/2026	3 Way Signals - Salford Road, Bolton
25/05/2026	31/05/2026	3 Way Signals Junction with Clarke Crescent – Access to Co-Operative Street Maintained
01/06/2026	05/06/2026	2 Way Signals - Clarke Crescent and Caddie Road
06/06/2026	14/06/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction with Caddie Road – Bolton Council Notification Required
22/06/2026	23/08/2026	3 Way Signals - Bridgewater Avenue, Bolton
06/07/2026	02/08/2026	3 Way Signals - Leadbeaters Lane, Bolton

 

Project overview

The work runs from March 2026 and is scheduled to be completed in August 2026.

The project supports our commitment to reinforcing the network to increase load capacity across Greater Manchester to enable future development, increase economic growth and connection to low carbon technologies as we become more and more reliant on electricity. Once complete, the project will facilitate an additional 5.4 Megavolt Amperes (MVA) to the local power network - that's enough to power over 2,000 homes. 

We are working closely with Salford and Bolton Councils to coordinate works and minimise disruption.

Road closures and diversions are necessary but will be carefully planned and communicated in advance in collaboration with local authorities.

We are committed to keeping residents, businesses, and commuters informed every step of the way.