Lasting between one day and two weeks, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 126 roadworks beginning between Monday, January 20 and Sunday, January 26, 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:
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility asset works] MANDATORY GAS DISCONNECTION UNDER THE GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS 16(3)B. A PRIMARY METER HAS BEEN REMOVED AND WE H AVE TO DISCONNECT THE SUPPLY TO THE BUILDING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REGULATIONS.
When: Jan 20-Jan 22](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/01/17/15/27/Back-of-320-326-Station-Road-Bamber-Bridge.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
5. Back of 320-326 Station Road, Bamber Bridge
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] MANDATORY GAS DISCONNECTION UNDER THE GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS 16(3)B. A PRIMARY METER HAS BEEN REMOVED AND WE H AVE TO DISCONNECT THE SUPPLY TO THE BUILDING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REGULATIONS. When: Jan 20-Jan 22 | Google Maps
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] To Install 1x Short sided Connection and to disconnect the old lead supply
When: Jan 20-Jan 22](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/01/17/15/10/Chapel-Lane-New-Longton.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
6. Chapel Lane, New Longton
What: Two-way signals Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] To Install 1x Short sided Connection and to disconnect the old lead supply When: Jan 20-Jan 22 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] PRESTON LANCASHIRE Spine C 1212557 - BLOCKAGES - Excavate onto BT ducts for the clearance of duct blockages in Footway/carriageway to facilitate spine cabling works.
When: Jan 20-Jan 22](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/01/17/16/10/Cop-Lane-Penwortham.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
7. Cop Lane, Penwortham
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] PRESTON LANCASHIRE Spine C 1212557 - BLOCKAGES - Excavate onto BT ducts for the clearance of duct blockages in Footway/carriageway to facilitate spine cabling works. When: Jan 20-Jan 22 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [New service connection] Excavate joint bay in footway and carriageway to install and joint cable for new connection
When: Jan 20-Jan 22](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/01/17/16/44/Leyland-Road-Lostock-Hall.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
8. Leyland Road, Lostock Hall
What: Multi-way signals Why: [New service connection] Excavate joint bay in footway and carriageway to install and joint cable for new connection When: Jan 20-Jan 22 | Google Maps