Lasting between one day and four month, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 29 roadworks beginning between Monday, August 12 and Sunday, August 18, 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 repair and maintenance works] ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED FOR POLE TESTING WORK.
When: Aug 12-Aug 12](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/08/12/7/54/Mornington-Road-Penwortham.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
5. Mornington Road, Penwortham
What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED FOR POLE TESTING WORK. When: Aug 12-Aug 12 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility asset works] Approx 225m Gas Mains Replacement with 23 associated services and connections
When: Aug 12-Sep 9](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/08/12/7/41/St-James-Gardens-Leyland.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
6. St James Gardens, Leyland
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility asset works] Approx 225m Gas Mains Replacement with 23 associated services and connections When: Aug 12-Sep 9 | Google Maps
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate HV joint bay in the carriageway
When: Aug 13-Aug 27](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/08/12/7/55/West-Paddock-Leyland.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
7. West Paddock, Leyland
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate HV joint bay in the carriageway When: Aug 13-Aug 27 | Google Maps
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of a flow monitor. No excavation. Works to take no more than 1 hour.
When: Aug 13-Aug 13](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/08/12/7/20/Craven-Drive-Bamber-Bridge.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
8. Craven Drive, Bamber Bridge
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of a flow monitor. No excavation. Works to take no more than 1 hour. When: Aug 13-Aug 13 | Google Maps


