Transport
June start for Broughton roundabout roadworks
June is set to see months of roadworks at one of the city’s busiest junctions. A £2.6 million scheme to tackle congestion at the Broughton roundabout will finally begin but drivers are being warned to expect disruption. The final plans for the A6 and M55 junction will be given the nod today at the Lancashire County Council cabinet meeting. Currently the roundabout can see peak-time [...]
21 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Bluebell Way park and ride to be converted into new business park
The former Bluebell Way park and ride site is due to become a new business park. Lancashire County Council has agreed to accelerate the development for the area to help support and incubate start-up companies. Martin Kelly, director of economic development at Lancashire County Council, said: “There’s market demand in the area for new business accommodation aimed at supporting and incubating business start-ups and established [...]
37 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Brockholes Nature Reserve to be signposted from major Preston roads
Signs for Brockholes Nature Reserve are due to be added on major routes around the city. Brown tourism signs pointing to the popular haven for wildlife have been given the go ahead by the county council and Highways Agency. The centre, which opened in April 2011, has become one of Preston’s go-to attractions for families, wildlife enthusiasts and schools. The Wildlife Trust centre upon opening [...]
46 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Broughton roundabout traffic lights due to be given go-ahead by late April
Full traffic light signals around the Broughton roundabout are due to be given the nod later this month. Lancashire County Council has put forward its proposal for the key junction in the North of Preston. The man in charge of highways and transport, County councillor Tim Ashton, is due to make a decision by Friday 26 April. A notice by the council states: “Approval for [...]
49 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Bridge over the River Ribble: New transport masterplan outlines Preston priorities
A new bridge over the River Ribble, completion of the Penwortham bypass and sorting out the Broughton bottleneck are just some of the transport priorities for the county council. Documents submitted to the transport chief show how a new bridge across the Ribble could be considered to ease traffic congestion in the West and South West of the city. The map below shows the key [...]
60 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Fishergate Central Gateway plans on view
The Fishergate Central Gateway Project plans are now on public view . Entrances to the city centre are to be transformed in a new scheme that takes advantage of £1.38m funding provided by the European Regional Development Fund with another £2m from Lancashire County Council. Blog Preston reported on the plans to revitalise gateways into Preston last week. Public consultation on the future of the [...]
62 days ago by Tony Worrall Share