Drivers warned to expect delays as work begins to upgrade crossing near Royal Preston Hospital

By Sean Gleaves
Published 3rd May 2024, 20:01 BST
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Temporary traffic lights are set to be in place for up to four weeks.

People are being warned to allow more time for their journeys next week as work starts near Royal Preston Hospital.

The zebra crossing on Sharoe Green Lane is being upgraded to a controlled puffin crossing.

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There will be temporary traffic lights in place from the morning of Tuesday, May 7 for up to four weeks to allow the work to be carried out safely.

The zebra crossing on Sharoe Green Lane is being upgraded to a controlled puffin crossing (Credit: Lancashire County Council)The zebra crossing on Sharoe Green Lane is being upgraded to a controlled puffin crossing (Credit: Lancashire County Council)
The zebra crossing on Sharoe Green Lane is being upgraded to a controlled puffin crossing (Credit: Lancashire County Council)

County Coun Rupert Swarbrick, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "This is a very busy area with high demand from pedestrians to cross Sharoe Green Lane between the hospital and the shops, which is why we're upgrading the crossing to a controlled puffin crossing.