Preston roadworks from February 13: Which streets in the city are affected, how long they are scheduled to last and why they are in place

By Aimee Seddon

Published 11th Feb 2023, 04:55 BST

Next week numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston.

Lasting between one day and three weeks, the projects include temporary traffic lights and road closures to allow work to be completed.

Motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or to plan their journey to give themselves more time.

Below is a full list of the affected roads, how long the work is scheduled to last and the reason for the roadworks (ordered by start date, from Monday to Friday.)

These are all the roadworks starting in Preston this week (April 3).

1. Traffic signs

These are all the roadworks starting in Preston this week (April 3). Photo: Neil Cross

What: Give and take
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate Infrastructure - Under Ground/ Aerial and install new Fibre Optic Cable Duct for Fibre To The Premises project. Installation of Fibre
When: April 3- April 14

2. Ambleside Road, Preston

What: Give and take Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate Infrastructure - Under Ground/ Aerial and install new Fibre Optic Cable Duct for Fibre To The Premises project. Installation of Fibre When: April 3- April 14 Photo: Google Maps

What: Road closure
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Duct Overlays
When: April 3- April 23

3. Ronaldsway, Preston

What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Duct Overlays When: April 3- April 23 Photo: Google Maps

What: Two-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate Joint bay in the footway to install cable for new connection for new charging point
When: April 3- April 11

4. Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate Joint bay in the footway to install cable for new connection for new charging point When: April 3- April 11 Photo: Google Maps

Preston Motorists