Menu

Preston Bus Station car park ramp closures continue

Posted on - 23rd July, 2017 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Preston City Centre, Preston News, Redevelopment, Roads, Transport
The northern ramp is seeing major restoration work Pic: Gill Lawson
The northern ramp is seeing major restoration work Pic: Gill Lawson

One of the ramps into Preston Bus Station’s car park is being closed for two months.

Advertisement

As the south ramp, at the Guild Hall end of the grade-II listed building, re-opens – another one shuts.

Advertisements
Preston Weekender advert

Lancashire County Council says work has been completed on renovating the south ramp and it will be back open to vehicles on Monday (24 July) from 6am.

However, work now starts on revamping the northern ramp – accessed via North Road.

Work to repair and re-tile the northern end of the Bus Station is also taking place at the same time.

Advertisements

Read more: Ladies toilets at the Bus Station close for three months

The northern ramp is closing at 10am on Monday (24 July) and work is expected to be complete by late September.

Those trying to access it will be directed via Carlisle Street, Pole Street and Lord’s Walk to access the southern ramp.

Southern ramp has undergone a major revamp Pic: Tony Worrall
Southern ramp has undergone a major revamp Pic: Tony Worrall

It’s part of the ongoing multi-million pound restoration of the Bus Station.

Read more: How many stands there will be at the new look Bus Station

This includes restoring the bus stands, and moving the bulk of the bus operation to the eastern side to create a new western apron with the Preston Youth Zone and outdoor area.

What do you think about the Bus Station revamp? Let us know your views in the comments below

Share
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Preston Street photographyMother & LambCosta Coffee in the Mall, PrestonBritish Home Stores (BHS) in Preston20240302-_WAM4563untitledMother & LambFishergateThe Spud Brothers Preston View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails