Major closure 'will be intermittent' rather than one block of traffic misery

Lancashire County Council is planning to redesign the narrow crossing – on the B6243, Preston Road, in Grimsargh – so that it no longer acts as a bottleneck for traffic.

The project is pencilled in to start on 22nd July this year and run until 29th August, 2025. During that time, the bridge will be subject to closure for four months – or possibly longer. However, County Hall has told the LDRS that the closure periods are expected to be intermittent, rather than one long shut down.At all other times, the route will remain open, but temporary traffic lights will be in operation for the entire duration of the works.

A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said: “We are currently considering options for the design and construction of the scheme to widen the bridge and will be looking at ways to minimise the impact on people’s journeys by limiting the number and duration of discrete closures within the four-month period.Once complete, the bridge – which is to be widened by just under 2.5 metres – will comfortably be able to carry two-way traffic.

The ramped access to the structure also means drivers often cannot see opposing vehicles until the last minute and so have to slow right down on the approach.

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