Preston road closures and roadworks this week, how long they are scheduled to last and why they are in place
Lasting between one day and three weeks, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 58 roadworks beginning between Monday, December 4 and Sunday, December 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:

1. Preston roadworks
These are the biggest roadworks starting in Preston this week (Monday, December 4 and Sunday, December 10). Photo: Neil Cross

2. Sherwood Way, Fulwood
What: Stop / Go boards Why: side dressing When: Dec 4 - Dec 6 Photo: Google Maps

3. Whittle Hill, Woodplumpton
What: Road closure Why: Budling of permanent of closure of Whittle Hill When: Dec 4 - Dec 22 Photo: Google Maps
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] Long sided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection
When: Dec 4 - Dec 8](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY4NjM0YWJlLTM5ZDAtNDdlMC1hMzhlLTUyZGEwMmYzZDlkNjpkMjc0YzI3NC0yOTdkLTQ4NjYtODZmZS03NDcyY2QxZDFhZjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston
What: Two-way signals Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] Long sided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Dec 4 - Dec 8 Photo: Google Maps