Chorley roadworks from March 6: Which streets are affected, how long they are scheduled to last and why they are in place

By Aimee Seddon

Published 4th Mar 2023, 16:54 BST

Updated 4th Mar 2023, 16:57 BST

Next week numerous roadworks are beginning across Chorley.

Lasting from just one day to a month, the projects include road closures and temporary traffic lights to allow work to be completed.

Motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or to plan their journey to give themselves more time.

Below is a list of the affected roads, how long the work is scheduled to last and the reason why.

So many roadworks are starting this week, we have only included those beginning on Monday and Tuesday.

These are all the roadworks starting in Chorley this week (March 6).

1. Traffic signs

These are all the roadworks starting in Chorley this week (March 6). Photo: Neil Cross

What: Some carriageway incursion
Why: [Statutory infrastructure works] Fitting new chamber in F/W.
When: Mar 6 - Mar 8

2. Letchworth Drive, Chorley

What: Some carriageway incursion Why: [Statutory infrastructure works] Fitting new chamber in F/W. When: Mar 6 - Mar 8 Photo: Google Maps

What: Two-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Open cut excavation required to install hydrant in carriageway
When: Mar 6 - Mar 8

3. Cocker Bar Road, Bretherton

What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Open cut excavation required to install hydrant in carriageway When: Mar 6 - Mar 8 Photo: Google Maps

What: Give and take
Why: [New service connection] Excavation in carriageway to extend existing telecoms duct 1 metre to customer to provide new service.
When: Mar 6 - Mar 8

4. Grange Drive, Euxton

What: Give and take Why: [New service connection] Excavation in carriageway to extend existing telecoms duct 1 metre to customer to provide new service. When: Mar 6 - Mar 8 Photo: Google Maps

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