Lasting between one day and three weeks, motorists are advised to avoid these areas* if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 65 roadworks beginning between Monday, July 20 and Sunday, July 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 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.
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1. Chorley roadworks (20/7-26/7)
All the major roadworks starting across Chorley between Monday, July 20 and Sunday, July 26 | Google Maps
2. Cocker Bar Road, Chorley
What: Temporary traffic lights Why: CROSTON V6007 - PON Gigabit 1408587 - Overlay – Lay approx 320m of Duct 54/56 in to link existing BT Boxes to facilitate spine cabling works. (BT) When: Jul 20- July 24 | Google Maps
3. Charter Lane, Charnock Richard
What: Temporary traffic lights Why: Private Works issued under Section 278 Licence, carried out by Matthews & Leigh Civil Engineering LTD. Installation of 2 new bus stops on Chorley Lane and tying in the site entrance on Charter lane. We will need simple 2 way light lane closures on each occasion. (Lancashire County Council) When: Jul 20- Aug 15 | Google Maps
4. Millbrook Close, Wheelton
What: Temporary traffic lights Why: Private Works issued under Section 50 Licence, carried out by ECK Civil Engineering LTD. Excavation works to install a surface water connection into an existing UU manhole. (Lancashire County Council) When: Jul 20- Jul 25 | Google Maps