3 month lane closure & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble

This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across South Ribble including a three month lane closure.

Stay up-to-date with live traffic news in your area by checking out the AA’s news page.

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.

5. Longton Bypass, Longton (2)

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

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6. Access to Tickled Trout, Samlesbury

What: Temporary traffic lights Why: Installation of electrical ducting, 2 HV ducts for new McDonalds (Advanced Electricity Networks Limited) When: Aug 10- Oct 30 | Google Maps