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Lasting between one day and two weeks, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 32 roadworks beginning between Monday, August 11 and Sunday, August 17, we have only listed those involving closures, stop/go boards and temporary traffic lights.
So take a look at the roadworks you will most want to be aware of this week, including how long the work is scheduled to last and why:
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility asset works] CHIPPING 1216878 & 1216885- POLING WORKS - Replace 2 x BT poles in verge
When: Aug 14-Aug 15](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/08/08/13/12/Blacksticks-Lane-Beacon-Fell.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800){kind=tracking}
9. Blacksticks Lane, Beacon Fell
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] CHIPPING 1216878 & 1216885- POLING WORKS - Replace 2 x BT poles in verge When: Aug 14-Aug 15 | Google Maps
10. Lord Street, Preston
What: Road closure Why: road closure TTRO for s50 licence works on Lord Street, Preston. connection to the existing sewer network from Preston youth zone development. works carried out by Trition Construction. When: Aug 14-Aug 28 | Google Maps
![What: Road closure
Why: [Works for rail purposes] Repair works at the railway bridge. Replace 2 sheared off huck bolts . Clear the box girder from the sheared/fallen bolts. 22:00 - 06:00.
When: Aug 16-Aug 17](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/08/08/13/36/Lytham-Road-Preston.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
11. Lytham Road, Preston
What: Road closure Why: [Works for rail purposes] Repair works at the railway bridge. Replace 2 sheared off huck bolts . Clear the box girder from the sheared/fallen bolts. 22:00 - 06:00. When: Aug 16-Aug 17 | Google Maps