Three months of major roadworks begin on busy stretch of Preston New Road near M6 in Samlesbury

Drivers face nearly three months of roadworks - starting this week - on the A59 Preston New Road at Samlesbury.

The dual carriageway off junction 31 of the M6, towards Blackburn, will be the site of roadworks from today (Monday, August 10) until October 30.

Lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place on the half-mile stretch from the motorway roundabout to the Vicarage Lane turn, near the Budweiser Brewery.

The roadworks are due to major electricity infrastructure works in the area by independent contractor Advanced Electricity Networks.

The firm said local residents and affected properties have been notified in advance of the works through a letter drop, and warned “some delays may be unavoidable”.

A spokesperson for the company said: “The works on Preston New Road, Samlesbury, are being undertaken to enable a new electricity network connection and form part of an essential infrastructure project to support current and future electricity demand in the area.

“Local residents and affected properties have been notified in advance of the works through a letter drop.

“The communication advised that works are scheduled to take place between August 10 and October 30 and may require temporary traffic management measures, including traffic signals, lane closures and footway closures at various stages of the programme.

“Whilst every effort is being made to minimise disruption, some delays may be unavoidable due to the nature of the works.

“We would like to thank residents and road users for their patience and understanding while these essential upgrades are delivered.”

Advanced Electricity Networks - who are they?

The group’s website say the firm designs and operates water and electricity infrastructure assets, and are backed by Fitzwalter Capital Limited, a global private investment firm.

You can find more information on their website.