Road closures to take place on Morecambe Prom for filming of ITV crime drama The Bay

Notices from The Bay crew have been sent to local businesses affected by the restrictions, as film crews return to continue filming for the sixth series of the hit show on Thursday May 28.

They said: “We’re thrilled to be returning to film in and around Morecambe and are writing to inform you of an upcoming shoot on Coastal Road, Marine Road East, Marine Road Central, Skipton Street, Tunstall Street, Back Crescent Street and Anderton Street.”

Filming will include various driving scenes, including a police chase featuring an unmarked police car chasing a motorbike through the streets of Morecambe.

"The police action vehicle will have its blue lights on, pklease do not be alarmed, this is all part of the scripted scene,” a spokesperson for The Bay said.

As a result, several road closures and traffic management measures will be put in place.

Road closure 1 will be from 6am until noon, on Marine Road Central and Marine Road East.

This will be an action vehicle driving away from Morecambe starting at the roundabout outside Buzz Bingo and continuing down to Broadway.

Crews will do several takes of this using various camera kit on each journey.

Road closure 2 will be from 9am until 7pm, on Marine Road Central.

The road will be closed between Northumberland Road and the Buzz Bingo roundabout to conduct a driving scene on the promenade.

This section will see the two action vehicles driving down Marine Road and turning down Skipton Street and behind onto Back Crescent Street.

They will also be closing Derby Street and Graham Street to maintain maximum safety.

Foot access to homes will be maintained, but the Bay team wishes to speak to residents about parking arrangements to assist with alternative options for the day.

Several takes will be done of the scenes in this area, and a drone will also be used, so marshals and security will be on the ground to guide pedestrians to safe walking areas.

"We will not be asking you to completely avoid this area, but we kindly request your understanding and cooperation especially when the drone is in the air so that we can maintain safety for you, along with our cast and crew,” the team said.

Road closure 3 will be from 5pm until 9pm, on Tunstall Street and Anderton Street.

For these scenes, vehicles will be driving towards a market which will be constructed by the crew. A drone will also be in use.

The area will be fully manned by marshals, and pedestrian barriers will be in place to ensure public safety.

Throughout the filming, signage will be displayed to ensure the public know that businesses remain open.

The crew is working alongside Creative England, Morecambe Town Council, Lancashire County Council, Lancaster City Council and the police.

"During all filming we may have to ask members of the public to wait for a moment while we capture a shot for safety reasons,” the spokesman added.

"These holds will be brief and will not stop footfall to your businesses.

"We appreciate that we are guests in the area, and we will do all we can to minimise our disruption to you and your businesses.”

Filming last week took place around Queen Street, inside the Lord Nelson pub in Nelson Street and at a fairground on the promenade.

Cast members Daniel Ryan and Andrew Dowbiggin also took time out to visit The Palatine pub.

"Look who has come to see me today!" posted Chris Taylor-Hone from the pub on their Facebook page.

"They enjoyed using our upstairs space as their green room so much yesterday, they have come back for drinks on their day off!"