Civic Pride drive restores nearly 16k road signs in countywide clean‑up

Latest figures show that 15,909 signs have been cleaned to date, covering 248 miles of road on key routes across the county.

The programme has focused on busy A roads, where clear, well‑maintained signage is essential for helping drivers navigate safely and improving the overall appearance of the road network.

Work has taken place in towns, villages and rural areas across Lancashire, with significant progress made on routes including the A59, A6, A580, A565 and A583, as dedicated teams continue to move systematically through the county.

The sign cleaning initiative forms part of a wider civic pride programme, with more visible improvements and spring cleaning activities planned across the county. It sits alongside other completed civic pride work delivered by the council, including a county‑wide programme last year that supported volunteers, town and parish councils, and community groups in helping ensure war memorials were in excellent condition ahead of Remembrance Day.

Staff helped spruce up war memorials across the county ahead of Remembrance Day last year

Cllr Warren Goldsworthy, cabinet member for Highways and Transport, said:

“Taking pride in our towns, villages and neighbourhoods means paying attention to the everyday details that people notice.

“Clear, easy‑to‑read signs play an important role in road safety and also help create a sense of pride in the places people live and travel through.

“By cleaning almost 16,000 signs across Lancashire, we’re improving visibility for drivers while making our communities look cleaner, smarter and better cared for.

“This is about delivering practical, visible improvements that help restore civic pride and make a positive difference to everyday journeys.”

Sign cleaning work is continuing in phases as part of the council’s ongoing highways maintenance programme.