New bus gate in Preston city centre set to go live
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A new bus gate in Preston city centre is planned to go live, with warnings issued to drivers who use it incorrectly. The section of Corporation Street between Marsh Lane and Heatley Street in Preston city centre, near the university campus, will now give priority to buses in both directions, 24 hours a day. Buses, […]
Lancashire County Council’s highways teams prepare for Storm Agnes
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Lancashire County Council’s highways teams are preparing in the run up to Storm Agnes which is due today (Wednesday, September 27). The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong and disruptive winds from midday on Wednesday (September 27) to 7am on Thursday (September 28). People are being warned that this will bring […]
Lancashire County Council starts public consultation on plans to increase walking and cycling in the area
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People are once again being invited to have their say on what they think could be improved in their area to help encourage more people to walk and cycle. Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council have ambitious targets to increase walking and cycling across the county and a key part of their strategy is to […]
New Fylde link road set to open early next year
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Construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road is making good progress, however a number of issues over recent months mean it is now scheduled to open in spring 2024. The new road is being built to improve access between Lytham St Annes and the M55, relieve congestion on smaller local roads, and support the […]