Penwortham Bypass: How it all started in 1984

By Iain Lynn

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST

Updated 30th Aug 2019, 12:58 BST

We've had plenty of news about the latest developments on the Penwortham Bypass recently.

But do you remember how it all started? Have a look at our archive pictures of the birth of the road and its early stages back in 1984.

Penwortham Bypass

placeholder image — Penwortham Bypass

The new bridge over the River Ribble as seen from the works crane

placeholder image — The new bridge over the River Ribble as seen from the works crane

Workmen high up on the projection on the eastern side of the bridge

placeholder image — Workmen high up on the projection on the eastern side of the bridge

Engeneering experts view the main span from the north bank on the Presto dock estate to the south bank near Penwortham

placeholder image — Engeneering experts view the main span from the north bank on the Presto dock estate to the south bank near Penwortham

County councillors take a close look at the new Ribble Bridge

placeholder image — County councillors take a close look at the new Ribble Bridge

Consrtuction in progress at the Penwortham Bypass bridge site over the Ribble

placeholder image — Consrtuction in progress at the Penwortham Bypass bridge site over the Ribble

Extending in sections, the bridge reaches out over the river

placeholder image — Extending in sections, the bridge reaches out over the river

The new flyover at Strand Road

placeholder image — The new flyover at Strand Road

Up in arms: Protestors at Howick Primary School, which was earmarked for demolition on one of the potential routes being considered

placeholder image — Up in arms: Protestors at Howick Primary School, which was earmarked for demolition on one of the potential routes being considered

Early stages of the bridge at Preston Docks

placeholder image — Early stages of the bridge at Preston Docks

A model of the proposed by-pass

placeholder image — A model of the proposed by-pass

A view of Preston from the Penwortham side of the fly-over

placeholder image — A view of Preston from the Penwortham side of the fly-over