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M61 two lanes closed near Preston due to ‘serious crash’

M61 snapshot at 2.15pm on Friday - don't go near it! A major motorway heading south from Preston has been closed causing major delays. The M61 southbound between Junction 9 (where it joins the M65) and Junction 8 (Chorley) had two lanes […]

7 years ago
Delayed Broughton Bypass sees new underpass put in place

Helms Farm Underpass being put into position The delayed Broughton Bypass has seen some major work take place during this month. Helms Farms Underpass is what engineers have been getting into place for the route which will […]

7 years ago
Fishergate bus lane fines and new road rules come into force

One of the new signs about the change in layout at Fishergate as you leave the station Pic: Tony Worrall New signs have begun appearing as the plan to solve congestion in Preston city centre begins. Lancashire County Council unveiled its eight-point plan for Fishergate and the surrounding roads – […]

7 years ago
M6 reopened near Preston after crash as air ambulance called out

The M6 is shut both directions near Junction 30 Pic: Google The air ambulance has been called after a five-car crash on the M6. Emergency services at the scene on the motorway near Preston. The M6 is closed northbound between Junction […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New ‘Fishergate bollards’ being put into top end of Church Street

New lampposts being delivered in Church Street Pic: Tony Worrall Part of Church Street is to be closed during weekdays as major work continues in Preston city centre. Temporary road closures are in force from the Lancaster Road Junction to […]

7 years ago
Police reopen M6 at Junction 28 towards Preston

M6 northbound at Junction 28 Pic: Google Lancashire Police shut the M6 just south of Preston due to an ‘ongoing incident’. The northbound carriageway between Junction 28 and Junction 29 had been closed to traffic just after […]

7 years ago
Pensioner dies nearly three months after Ingol crash

The junction of Tag Lane and Oaktree Avenue Pic: Google A pensioner from Ingol has died nearly three months after being involved in a crash. Michael Hughes, 82, was taken to hospital with spinal injuries after the collision in Tag […]

7 years ago
The Brig Tree of Life: How sculpture will be at centre of Bamber Bridge

This is what the Bamber Bridge Tree will look like to be located in Station Road The great and the good of Bamber Bridge are to be remembered on a metal tree as part of a major revamp of the town centre. Branded as The Bamber […]

7 years ago
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