A 6 month long road closure & other major roadworks starting across Preston next week

This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston, including a six month long road closure.

Lasting between one day and six months, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.

As there are 67 roadworks beginning between Monday, June 2 and Sunday, June 8, 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:

5. Blackpool Road, St Michael's on Wyre

What: Two-way signals Why: Private works under Road Space Licence, carried out by AE Yates Ltd to A586 Garstang Road Eastbound Single Lane Closure at the junction of Fairway (Paddock Lane) to allow off load of a 35t excavator and tracked dumper from a truck with flatbed trailer onto the carriageway with track mats allowing us to access Paddock Lane and on to the works area at Rivermede. Single Lane Closure under Traffic Management. When: Jun 2-Jun 2 | Google Maps

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6. Oakenclough Road, Scorton

What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility asset works] POLE REPLACE When: Jun 2-Jun 3 | Google Maps

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7. Deepdale Road, Preston

What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of SLM equipment in CSO chamber on behalf of United Utilities When: June 3- June 3 | Google Maps