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A new report to Lancashire County Council's cabinet reveals that our roads are gradually improving thanks to a consistent approach to investment and maintenance.

Most Lancashire County Council services will be closed on Monday 19 September, which has been announced as a Bank Holiday to mark the state funeral for Her Majesty The Queen.

Work to improve the safety of Watt Street Bridge in the Ribble Valley village of Sabden will get underway later this month.

Proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit on several adjoining roads in Preesall will be considered by Lancashire County Council's cabinet this week.

It began way back in 1841 linking the rural communities of Knott End, Pilling and Preesall. Now, the future of the Knott End to Fleetwood ferry service is being secured, thanks to additional funding from Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council.

Construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road is continuing at pace with the dry summer weather allowing good progress with the earthworks which are preparing the foundation for the road.

Work is starting at Broadgate, Preston to a create an innovative new type of junction designed to make travel easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

A ground-breaking cycleway linking the shopping centre at Skelmersdale to residential areas and West Lancs College has won a regional award.

Good progress is being made with the major improvements underway to upgrade the look and feel of Ormskirk town centre, and improve travel in the area, but nesting birds have caused some delays.

Long Marsh Lane in Lancaster is due to be closed to through-traffic from Thursday 4 August, making it a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists.

Major partners of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre were welcomed on site this week to see how work is progressing.

A crackdown on drivers illegally parking in the taxi bays outside Preston Minster is set to take place.