Preston Police are advising people to avoid the area of Windgate at the junction with the A59 and Southport New Road in Tarleton.
The four-way traffic lights are currently stuck on red in all directions.
This has caused a build up of traffic in the area during lunchtime on Sunday (10 March).
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Preston Police are asking people to find a different route if possible.
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