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United Utilities close section of two Cottam roads for seven months

Posted on - 10th March, 2024 - 3:35pm | Author - | Posted in - Cottam, Preston News, Roads, Transport, Woodplumpton
Road closures going into place at Hoyles Lane Pic: Robbie Bolton

Hoyles Lane and Sidgreaves Lane in Cottam are set for disruption during the next seven months.

Parts of both roads closed from Sunday, 3 March, 2024 and will not reopen again until Friday, 11 October, 2024.

There will be traffic disruptions and some bus routes serving Cottam will change say Preston Bus.

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The 43 and 44 services will have a change to their routes to avoid this closure. Information about the change to bus routes can be found on the Preston Bus website.

A United Utilities spokesperson told Blog Preston: “We are carrying out a £20m sewer improvement project to increase capacity in the sewer network serving Cottam and Woodplumpton. This vital investment will create a more resilient wastewater network which is designed to deal with growing demand as new property developments are proposed and constructed in the area.

“The project will see 4km of sewers being increased in size, including those along Hoyles Lane. While access to properties and public footpaths will be maintained, because the road is narrow it is necessary to close it for through traffic to enable works to be carried out safely. Temporary bus stops have been arranged for the 44 bus route.

“We know no-one likes roadworks and we have worked closely with local residents holding information sessions and delivering leaflets to make sure everyone knows what is happening. Our on-site team will be working hard to keep disruption to a minimum and we thank people for their patience.”

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Hoyles Lane is shut from the junction with Sidgreaves Lane in an easterly direction to number 148.

Sidgreaves Lane is to shut from the junction with Hoyles Lane in both directions for 20metres.

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Diversions for Hoyles Lane is via Sandy Lane – William Young Way – Edith Rigby Way – Avice Pimblett Way and Sidgreaves Lane

For Sidgreaves lane North it is Buckthorn Drive – Redwood Drive – Applewood Road – Hoyles Lane – Sandy Lane – William Young Way – Edith Rigby Way – Avice Pimblett Road – Sidgreaves Lane South

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