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
16/03/2026	29/03/2026	4 Way Signals – Manchester Road East / Cleggs Lane/ Armitage Avenue Junction - complete
30/03/2026	05/04/2026	2 Way Signals & Road Closure of Peel Lane – Access to Baron Fold Road Maintained - complete
06/04/2026	12/04/2026	3 Way Signals & Road Closure of Stocksfield Drive & Peel Park Crescent - complete
13/04/2026	19/04/2026	3 Way Signals Junction of Kenyon Way & Road Closure of Stocksfield Drive - complete
20/04/2026	03/05/2026	3 Way Signals Junction with Highfield Road - complete
28/04/2026	30/04/2026	4 Way Signals Manchester road junction Oakfield Drive Hazel Avenue and green avenue - complete
01/05/2026	05/05/2026	3 Way Signals Manchester Road opposite entrance to cricket club 228, Oakfield Avenue and green avenue - complete
05/05/2026	06/05/2026	4 Way Signals Manchester road junction green avenue, Lester Road - complete
06/05/2026	08/05/2026	4 Way Signals Junction with Rothwell Crescent – Clark crescent
08/05/2026	10/05/2026	3 Way Signals Junction with Clarke Crescent (evening)
11/05/2026	19/06/2026	3 Way Signals - Junction with Caddie Road
02/06/2026	06/07/2026	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.