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Progress update on Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening works

Construction on the Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening scheme will step up in March as planned works progress toward the final elements needed to complete the project this spring.

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Upcoming traffic changes set to begin in Burnley as improvement works start

Residents, businesses and visitors travelling through Burnley are being advised of upcoming changes to Manchester Road as part of a major public realm and transport improvement scheme.

Drivers must not make prohibited right turns on Hyndburn Road (at the entrance to McDonalds) in Accrington, but should carry on to the roundabout and come back to the entrance correctly

Drivers to be fined under new powers if they attempt dangerous manoeuvres

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.

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New bus lane in Preston city centre to go live

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.

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World class cyclists heading to Lancashire for Tour de France 2027

Lancashire will take centre stage in one of the world's biggest sporting events, the Tour de France 2027.

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Major upgrades to Colne bus station set to begin next week

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.

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Overnight road closure planned for latest Preston traffic light upgrade

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

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Burnley leads the way as £55m improvement programme ramps up in East Lancashire

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.

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County Council responds to new highways rating

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

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Ice to see you! Watch our gritters in action on a new map

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

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Gritting teams work round the clock to keep Lancashire's roads moving

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.

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Lancashire delivers major road and street improvements, driven by quality, accountability, and innovation

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