Lasting between one day and one month, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 64 roadworks beginning between Monday, August 4 and Sunday, August 10, 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: Lane closure
Why: [Utility asset works] Remove existing brick chamber and remove old meter,strainer. Install new chamber and and updated meter and strainer
When: Aug 5-Aug 18](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/08/01/11/59/London-Road-Preston.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
9. London Road, Preston
What: Lane closure Why: [Utility asset works] Remove existing brick chamber and remove old meter,strainer. Install new chamber and and updated meter and strainer When: Aug 5-Aug 18 | Google Maps
10. Manchester Road, Preston
What:Two-way signals Why: Road space licence works 2 way traffic lights and footway closure for a safety zone while lifting the glass panes in place. outside of Newman College, Manchester Road, Preston. When: Aug 5-Aug 6 | Google Maps
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [New service connection] Excavate joint bay in the carriageway to install and joint cable for new connection to heat pump
When: Aug 6-Aug 13](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/08/01/11/01/Benson-Lane-Preston.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
11. Benson Lane, Preston
What: Two-way signals Why: [New service connection] Excavate joint bay in the carriageway to install and joint cable for new connection to heat pump When: Aug 6-Aug 13 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Desilting of Wet well to prevent pollution
When: Aug 6-Aug 6](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/08/01/11/41/Tabley-Lane-Woodplumpton-(1).jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
12. Tabley Lane, Woodplumpton (1)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Desilting of Wet well to prevent pollution When: Aug 6-Aug 6 | Google Maps