Penwortham Bypass: How it all started in 1984

By Iain Lynn
Published 30th Aug 2019, 11:58 BST
Updated 30th Aug 2019, 12:58 BST
Penwortham BypassPenwortham Bypass
Penwortham Bypass
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.

The new bridge over the River Ribble as seen from the works craneThe new bridge over the River Ribble as seen from the works crane
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 bridgeWorkmen high up on the projection on the eastern side of the bridge
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 PenworthamEngeneering experts view the main span from the north bank on the Presto dock estate to the south bank near Penwortham
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 BridgeCounty councillors take a close look at the new Ribble Bridge
County councillors take a close look at the new Ribble Bridge
Consrtuction in progress at the Penwortham Bypass bridge site over the RibbleConsrtuction in progress at the Penwortham Bypass bridge site over the Ribble
Consrtuction in progress at the Penwortham Bypass bridge site over the Ribble
Extending in sections, the bridge reaches out over the riverExtending in sections, the bridge reaches out over the river
Extending in sections, the bridge reaches out over the river
The new flyover at Strand RoadThe new flyover at Strand Road
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 consideredUp in arms: Protestors at Howick Primary School, which was earmarked for demolition on one of the potential routes being considered
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 DocksEarly stages of the bridge at Preston Docks
Early stages of the bridge at Preston Docks
A model of the proposed by-passA model of the proposed by-pass
A model of the proposed by-pass
A view of Preston from the Penwortham side of the fly-overA view of Preston from the Penwortham side of the fly-over
A view of Preston from the Penwortham side of the fly-over
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