Lasting between one day and the whole week, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
In total, 15 roadworks are either beginning between Monday, December 25 and Sunday, December 31 or are still ongoing.
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:
1. Preston roadworks
These are the roadworks taking place in Preston this week (Monday, December 25 and Sunday, December 31). Photo: Neil Cross
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Notice for information purposes only, with no excavation works required, but the use of Road Closure to facilitate in replacement of essential equipment at Avenham Electricity Sub Station
When: Jan 1 2020-December 31 2023](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/22/11/15/Park%20Place%2C%20Preston.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
2. What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Notice for information purposes only, with no excavation works required, but the use of Road Closure to facilitate in replacement of essential equipment at Avenham Electricity Sub Station When: Jan 1 2020-December 31 2023
What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Notice for information purposes only, with no excavation works required, but the use of Road Closure to facilitate in replacement of essential equipment at Avenham Electricity Sub Station When: Jan 1 2020-December 31 2023 | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
3. What: Two-way signals Why: Private works under licence, Volker Stevin have been contracted by the EA to demolish the existing flood defence and replace with a pre-cast concrete flood defence wall When: April 5 2023 - June 1 2024
What: Two-way signals Why: Private works under licence, Volker Stevin have been contracted by the EA to demolish the existing flood defence and replace with a pre-cast concrete flood defence wall When: April 5 2023 - June 1 2024 | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
![What: Give and take
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Footpath closure needed in order to remove and install 2 new primary transformers and 6.6kV switchgear, and remove 33kV switchgear works to take place over the duration of the permit
When: Aug 7 2023 - Jun 26 2026](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/22/12/20/St%20Mary%27s%20Street%2C%20Preston.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
4. What: Give and take Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Footpath closure needed in order to remove and install 2 new primary transformers and 6.6kV switchgear, and remove 33kV switchgear works to take place over the duration of the permit When: Aug 7 2023 - Jun 26 2026
What: Give and take Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Footpath closure needed in order to remove and install 2 new primary transformers and 6.6kV switchgear, and remove 33kV switchgear works to take place over the duration of the permit When: Aug 7 2023 - Jun 26 2026 | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps