Everything you need to know ahead of major road surfacing works across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble

Later this week, a total of 29 road closures are beginning across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble to allow Lancashire County Council to undertake surface dressing works.

Surface dressing is different to resurfacing as it is work that is carried out to prevent roads from deteriorating.

Each road closure is expected to last around six weeks and below is everything you need to know about the works - including where and when they are taking place as well as why.

Why is the council undertaking this work?

Approached by the Post, a spokesperson for Lancashire County Council said: "Surface dressing is a preventative road maintenance treatment that helps stop roads deteriorating before costly repairs are needed.

"By sealing the surface with a thin layer of bitumen and stone chippings it prevents water getting into the road structure, improves grip and extends the life of the road. It is a proven way of reducing future potholes rather than reacting after damage has occurred.

"Surface dressing can only be carried out during the warmer summer months, which is why work is planned seasonally. Using it at the right time allows us to protect more roads and make the best use of the funding available."

Which roads are affected and for how long?

Preston

1. Chapman Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
2. Midgery Lane, Fulwood (April 17-May 29)
3. Plungington Road, Preston (April 17-May 29)
4. West Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
5. Albert Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
6. Higher Bank Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
7. Garrison Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
8. Victoria Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
9. East Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
10. Lower Bank Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 30)
11. Park Road, Fulwood (April 17-May 29)
12. Silk Mill Lane, Preston (April 18-May 30)
13. Larches Lane, Preston (April 18-May 30)
14. Larches Avenue, Preston (April 18-May 30)

You can check all the major roadworks starting this week in Preston here.

South Ribble

1. Millbrook Way, Penwortham

The full list of major roadworks starting in South Ribble is available here.

Chorley

1. Norwood Close, Adlington
2. Belmont Road, Adlington
3. Bradshaw Lane, Mawdesley
4. Mount Pleasant, Adlington
5. Peel Street, Chorley
6. Rivington Avenue, Adlington
7. Peel Street, Adlington
8. Woodside, Chorley
9. Chester Avenue, Chorley
10. Worcester Place, Heath Charnock
11. The Causeway, Chorley
12. Glover Close, Chorley
13. Wray Crescent, Chorley
14. Wade Brook Road, Chorley

You can also check all the major roadworks starting this week in Chorley here.

But why were these specific roads chosen?

Lancashire County Council confirmed that their team use detailed condition surveys of the roads so that they can focus on those at higher risk of needing surface dressing work to extend their life.

And what if my road has been missed out?

If you want to report a defect on the road or an area that you feel needs attention then you can do so on the Love Clean Streets app.

The app is free and allows you to report issues on your mobile whilst out and about, as well as to keep track of your report’s progress.

You can find out more about the Love Clean Streets app on the Lancashire County Council website here.