Tithebarn Street and Ormskirk Road junctions closure as Animate scheme street works near completion

The Ormskirk Road junction has seen major works being undertaken for the past six months Pic: Blog Preston

Work to upgrade the ‘street scene’ around the city’s new cinema and leisure complex is to see a final set of road closures needed.

Work has been taking place across the Lancaster Road North, Old Vicarage, Tithebarn Street and Ormskirk Road areas since last summer.

Preston City Council has announced two sets of road closures as contractors move to the final stages of the ‘first phase’ of what’s known as the ‘Illuminate and Integrate’ project which puts in new pavements and lighting in parts of the city centre.

Works have been taking place along Old Vicarage through to where it meets Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston

Tithebarn Street is to close where it meets Old Vicarage from Tuesday 14 January to Friday 24 January.

And further night-time closures from 8pm to 6am of the Ormskirk Road and North Road junction is planned from Wednesday 15 January to Friday 24 January.

Work at the Ormskirk Road junction has also been linked to the entry and exit for the new Animate complex car parking once completed.

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