Work on pioneering cricket facility in central Lancashire enters new innings

Starting on Tuesday 26 August, restrictions will be in place on Stanifield Lane between the A582 and Fowler Lane, so people are advised to plan ahead if travelling in this area. 

Road access will remain for people travelling north from Leyland, but there will be no access for people travelling south from Lostock Hall and off the A582 for the duration of the work. This avoids a full closure during this work to reduce the disruption to people's journeys. The works are expected to be completed in December.

For people travelling south, there will be two diversion routes in place – one via Wigan Road and Lydiate Lane, and the other via Flensburg Way and Golden Hill Lane.

The work on Stanifield Lane will also bring significant improvements to the local infrastructure for road users, cyclists and pedestrians. This will include road widening, road re-surfacing, new footpath, a new signalised crossing, upgraded street lighting and new bus stops. The opportunity will also be taken to carry out comprehensive drainage repairs to alleviate historical flooding issues which have affected the area.

County Councillor Brian Moore, cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, said:

"This is an important step in the creation of Lancashire's new cricket facility and will bring significant improvements to the local infrastructure.

"Many members of our own highways team who will be carrying out this work are also from the local area, which has helped in planning this work.

"If you're travelling this route, please plan ahead and factor in how it might affect your journey."

The new cricket facility is a pioneering and innovative partnership between Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Cricket to deliver high-quality professional facilities for the club in Lancashire and an asset for the local community and wider county.

The creation of the new cricket facility continues with the latest work including the completion of the steel frame for the pavilion building and the progression of the community pitch outfield. 

Electronic signs have been put up this week to let people know in advance about the upcoming work on Stanifield Lane.

To provide a safe working environment for the on-site teams and road users, a temporary 30mph speed limit will be introduced through the work area. It will also be made permanent following the work.

Overnight full road closures will only be used for road resurfacing work for safety reasons. These closures will take place towards the end of the works.

Bus services could be affected during this time. Please check with bus companies direct for details of any changes to your journey.

The Farington cricket facility is expected to be see its first play in the 2026 cricket season.

Find out more about the project at www.lancashire.gov.uk/cricket