Lasting between one day and five weeks, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 79 roadworks beginning between Monday, July 14 and Sunday, July 20, 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: Two-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] - To repair and exchange boundary box and water meter at depth of under 1.5 metre with minimum dig
When: July 17-July 17](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/07/12/15/53/Whittingham-Lane-Goosnargh.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
13. Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] - To repair and exchange boundary box and water meter at depth of under 1.5 metre with minimum dig When: July 17-July 17 | Google Maps
![What: Lane closure
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Replacing a 6way link box with a 4way link box in footway causing danger to the public, followed by a permanent reinstatement. . Lane Closure required for pedestrian provisions, a grab wagon and reinstatement support vehicles.
When: July 17-July 23](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/07/12/15/17/London-Road-Preston.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
14. London Road, Preston
What: Lane closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Replacing a 6way link box with a 4way link box in footway causing danger to the public, followed by a permanent reinstatement. . Lane Closure required for pedestrian provisions, a grab wagon and reinstatement support vehicles. When: July 17-July 23 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] CLEARING BLOCKAGES
When: July 17-July 21](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/07/12/15/53/Lightfoot-Lane-Fulwood.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
15. Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] CLEARING BLOCKAGES When: July 17-July 21 | Google Maps
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] GANG TO REPLACE MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER IN CARRIAGEWAY WITH PERMANENT REINSTATEMENT
When: July 19-July 29](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/07/12/15/05/Preston-Road-Grimsargh.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
16. Preston Road, Grimsargh
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] GANG TO REPLACE MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER IN CARRIAGEWAY WITH PERMANENT REINSTATEMENT When: July 19-July 29 | Google Maps