Lasting between one day and two weeks, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 38 roadworks beginning between Monday, May 12 and Sunday, May 18, 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: Road closure
Why: [Diversionary works] Laying multiple ducts for plain lead cable replacement for aged cable approx 110metres for Ashton PL overlay
When: May 16-May 30](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/09/19/20/Norbreck-Drive-Preston.jpeg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Norbreck Drive, Preston
What: Road closure Why: [Diversionary works] Laying multiple ducts for plain lead cable replacement for aged cable approx 110metres for Ashton PL overlay When: May 16-May 30 | Google Maps
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Major, non-excavation works. Road closure to be installed with all chapter 8 signage, cones and barriers. Cherry picker to access telecoms mast for testing / maintenance works.
When: May 16-May 16](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/09/19/09/Hopwood-Street-Preston.jpeg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. Hopwood Street, Preston
What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Major, non-excavation works. Road closure to be installed with all chapter 8 signage, cones and barriers. Cherry picker to access telecoms mast for testing / maintenance works. When: May 16-May 16 | Google Maps