Work on the entrance to new Farington cricket facility enters final innings
Work to create the entrance to the new facility in Farington that's set to become Lancashire Cricket's second home is due to enter its final stage.
A full road closure of Stanifield Lane will be in place from Thursday 11 December for up to nine days, between 7am and 7pm each day.
Digital signs will be installed in advance to notify drivers of the closure, and traffic management will be removed once the works are complete.
The work on Stanifield Lane is bringing significant improvements to the local infrastructure for road users, cyclists and pedestrians. This includes road widening, road re-surfacing, new footpath, a new signalised crossing, upgraded street lighting and new bus stops. The opportunity has been taken to carry out comprehensive drainage repairs to alleviate historical flooding issues which have affected the area. We have also taken the opportunity to undertake some additional works as part of an adjacent development site, to limit the need for future road closures and disruption.
The new cricket facility is the result of a pioneering partnership between Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Cricket, delivering high‑quality professional facilities for the club and creating a lasting asset for the local community and wider county.
Stanifield Lane
County Councillor Brian Moore, cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, said:
“The final works on Stanifield Lane are a key milestone in delivering the new cricket facility for central Lancashire.
"While road closures can be frustrating for residents, this short disruption will ensure the road is fully resurfaced, lined and reopened.
"I want to thank residents and road users for their patience. The end result will be a first‑class facility and improved local infrastructure that benefits the whole community.”
The Farington cricket facility is expected to see its first play in the 2026 cricket season.
Find out more about the project at www.lancashire.gov.uk/cricket