Lasting between one day and three months, motorists are advised to avoid these areas* if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 68 roadworks beginning between Monday, August 10 and Sunday, August 16 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 they will last.
*For clarification purposes: the road scene captured is as close to where the roadworks are situatated as we can tell from the council’s bulletin.
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1. South Ribble roadworks (10/8-16/8)
All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, August 10 and Sunday, August 16 | Google Maps
2. Longton Bypass, Longton
What: Lane closures Why: LONGTON V9020 - PON 1375486 - LONGTON SPINE SUB DUCT AND CABLING. TO ROD ROPE AND TEST, AND INSTALL SUB DUCT AND CABLE AND ANY ASSOCIATED BLOCKAGES EXISTING IN FW/CW - SPINE ROUTE TO EXCHANGE (BT) When: Aug 10- Aug 12 | Google Maps
3. Preston New Road, Samlesbu
What: Lane closures Why: Installation of electrical ducting, 2 x HV ducts for new McDonalds (Advanced Electricity Networks Limited) When: Aug 10- Oct 30 | Google Maps
4. Lindle Lane, Hutton
What: Temporary traffic lights Why: Private Works issued under Road Space Allocation Licence, carried out by WD Tree Contractors. Tree cutting works (Lancashire County Council) When: Aug 10- Aug 12 | Google Maps