Highways workers have been forced to postpone roadworks on a major city route due to bad weather.

Rain throughout Tuesday has delayed the resurfacing work on the Guild Way and Marsh Lane.

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It was due to shut heading out of the city centre from 9.30am to 3.30pm today (Tuesday) but will now be closed on Wednesday (12 July).

A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said the good weather predicted at the end of last week had not materialised.

He said: “It has been rescheduled for tomorrow when the forecast looks very good.

“We’re hoping to apply the seal, when a short closure will be needed, on Saturday or Sunday morning.”

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The road is to be shut from near the Premier Inn at the junction with Corporation Street through to the Strand Road slip lane on Marsh Lane.

A diversion will be in place via Corporation Street, Fishergate Hill and Strand Road.

Highways manager Phil Bard said previously: “The work is to apply a fresh layer to part of Guild Way to waterproof the road and preserve the surface for a number of years, helping to prevent potholes from forming and delay the need for more substantial repairs.

“We’re grateful for people’s patience while this vital maintenance is carried out.”

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The northbound side of the Guild Way is not going to be affected.

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