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National Highways issue M6 J33-J32 bridge roadworks update

M6 closure Pic: Highways North West After hours of delays following the closure of the M6 over the weekend, National Highways divisional director Alan Shepherd has responded to complaints from motorists. The M6 closures will be […]

2 years ago
Roads in Broughton and Catterall to close due to M6 bridge works

Whittingham Lane would see a new access road put in to the development Pic: Google National Highways has confirmed the closure of two local roads to complete ‘essentialā€™ maintenance work on two M6 bridges in September and October. National Highways is to carry out waterproofing and […]

2 years ago
M6 J32-33 closures: September and October dates confirmed

Light trails on the M6 near Preston Pic: Shane King National Highways has set autumn dates to complete ‘essential’ maintenance work on the M6 on two bridges, with full weekend road closures expected. National Highways is to carry out waterproofing […]

2 years ago
Old Tram Bridge secures spot in Preston City Council’s ‘Levelling Upā€™ bid

The Old Tram Bridge Pic: Tony Worrall Old Tram Bridge has secured a spot in Preston and South Ribble’s Ā£50m ‘Levelling Up’ bid that may see the building of a replacement foot and cycle bridge if successful. […]

2 years ago
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Broadgate CYCLOPS junction approved

Lancashire County Council has approved a new junction between Preston and Penwortham designed to make life easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The CYCLOPS junction features an orbital track […]

2 years ago
Charlieā€™s Convoy tractor run to set off tonight from Stanley Lodge

A tractor run dedicated to the memory of a five-year-old boy who sadly lost a battle with a brain tumour sets off tonight. Tonight (Friday, 10 June), over 200 vehicles […]

2 years ago
Penwortham crash sees car plough into wall

A Penwortham road accident last night saw a car mount a kerb and smash into a wall. On Wednesday, 8 June, around 7.15pm, a black Audi mounted a kerb on […]

2 years ago
‘Slow down’ posters, banners and stickers for Preston communities to halt speeding

Lancashire County Council has launched a resource pack with banners, bin stickers and hi-vis jackets to help encourage drivers to slow down. The packs urge drivers to ‘slow down, save […]

2 years ago
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