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Drivers will be fined if they attempt dangerous manoeuvres at four locations across Lancashire, under new powers being rolled out for enforcing moving traffic offences.

A new bus lane in Preston city centre will go live on Monday 2 February, with warnings issued to drivers who use it incorrectly to begin with.

Improvements to Colne bus station will get underway next week, marking the first phase of a major scheme to upgrade facilities and improve access for passengers.

Essential traffic signal upgrades at a busy Preston junction will begin next week, with the majority of work taking place overnight to minimise disruption.

Work is ramping up on a £55 million programme of investment across East Lancashire, with residents set to see the first visible changes in the weeks ahead.

Lancashire County Council has responded to the new Local Highway Maintenance Ratings published by the Department for Transport on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Residents can now see where gritters are working to keep roads safe, thanks to a new live map from Lancashire County Council.

Gritting crews are continuing their work to keep Lancashire's roads safe and open as a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place.

Civic pride starts with the little things – clean signs, smooth roads, and buses that arrive on time.

There will be relief for residents and commuters as the project to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters its final phase, with less disruption expected in future.

People have taken inspiration from classic films, pop music and technology to come up with snow-stopping names for Lancashire's new gritters.

Across Lancashire, people are coming together to prepare war memorials ahead of Remembrance Day, honouring the fallen with pride, care and respect.