Roadworks near me: Fylde and Wyre roadworks this week, how long they are scheduled to last and why they are in place
Aimee Seddon
·3-min read
These are the biggest roadworks starting in Fylde and Wyre this week (Monday, September 18 and Sunday, September 24).
Lasting between one day and four months, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 81 roadworks beginning between Monday, September 18 and Sunday, September 24, we have only listed those involving closures, stop/go boards and temporary traffic lights.
So take a look at the roadworks you will most want to be aware of this week, including how long the work is scheduled to last and why:
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Highway improvement works] Bus Shelter Refurbishment & repaint - Walkway in the carriageway as the footway will need to be closed whilst the bus stop is refurbished. When: Sept 18 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] BLOCKAGE CLEARANCE When: Sept 18 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate Infrastructure - Under Ground/ Ariel and install new Fibre Optic Cable Duct for Fibre To The Premises project. Installation of Fibre Permit to be in collaboration with PN604-5, PN604-3 and PN604-2 When: Sept 18 - Jan 24 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Road closure Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] longsided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Sept 19 - Sept 19 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Cleaning of Wet well on behalf of United Utilities When: Sept 19 - Sept 19 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Clear CW blockage to allow system upgrade When: Sept 19 - Sept 21 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Lane closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Carrying out upgrade works to the existing telecoms site, we will be installing new ducting and a new pole root for an upgrade pole to be landed on a second phase. Lane 1 Closure installed and removed daily for works, footway closed and pedestrian walkway placed in the carriageway. Out of Hours Lane Closures removed and footway reopened - equipment, plant and materials will be stored on the footway. When: Sept 19 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [New service connection] Install 1 x long 25mm water connection to the 110mm main When: Sept 19 - Sept 21 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Lane closure Why: [Statutory infrastructure works] Installation of wooden telegraph pole When: Sept 20 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Lane closure Why: [Statutory infrastructure works] Installation of wooden telegraph pole When: Sept 20 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Cleaning of wet wells on behalf of United Utilities When: Sept 20 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] shortsided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Sept 21 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] TM REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SAFE WORKING ZONE FOR Safety for Engineer to work in Underground structure When: Sept 22 - Sept 27 (Photo: Google Maps)
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![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Highway improvement works] Bus Shelter Refurbishment & repaint - Walkway in the carriageway as the footway will need to be closed whilst the bus stop is refurbished. When: Sept 18 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/goW2oLTLQpd8LjaQ0AqH5g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc0OA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/08c822992ba39b60d2198c7c92e9002c)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] BLOCKAGE CLEARANCE When: Sept 18 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xWRX.1V4E7I49yrBrXFFQA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyNQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/744d678ec412b716c08711fb327e5662)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate Infrastructure - Under Ground/ Ariel and install new Fibre Optic Cable Duct for Fibre To The Premises project. Installation of Fibre Permit to be in collaboration with PN604-5, PN604-3 and PN604-2 When: Sept 18 - Jan 24 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UhA3WOqRtSUwvybaz8IZdA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc0NA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/1b7a6e11c50632bef0a0ed90fb756f50)
![What: Road closure Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] longsided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Sept 19 - Sept 19 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/81rRuFyfEozuePijIRh6ww--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwNQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/0e7f17e3737a4a8b8fd23f4a6736dfe6)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Cleaning of Wet well on behalf of United Utilities When: Sept 19 - Sept 19 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/n_NNQwXCXqjN1hMZuQMt7g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY5Ng--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/070eb231f10520010e4f83fd71a7e0b6)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Clear CW blockage to allow system upgrade When: Sept 19 - Sept 21 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7J1T7ign1361W56VJ4n1jA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc2Nw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/66188d8c98603ce172be2c26dde8fd79)
![What: Lane closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Carrying out upgrade works to the existing telecoms site, we will be installing new ducting and a new pole root for an upgrade pole to be landed on a second phase. Lane 1 Closure installed and removed daily for works, footway closed and pedestrian walkway placed in the carriageway. Out of Hours Lane Closures removed and footway reopened - equipment, plant and materials will be stored on the footway. When: Sept 19 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.YKmSW6XOzysE.vqEchlMw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/2b5a0357250113b1b427aaa6b53f8346)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility asset works] Road Crossing When: Sept 19 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ygcMJ0LieUeKMykJ.T3E7A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/d552c447369131743543b9bd3522b073)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [New service connection] Install 1 x long 25mm water connection to the 110mm main When: Sept 19 - Sept 21 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gD.OnAZNJD43MDay0cSdZw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc1Mw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/22f74f2f9a0f2bc061c3b4673e346f6d)
![What: Lane closure Why: [Statutory infrastructure works] Installation of wooden telegraph pole When: Sept 20 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Qt9kvYYVGz58D_dEMnbpew--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxNQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/370449462f6247929c38711c7bf009a1)
![What: Lane closure Why: [Statutory infrastructure works] Installation of wooden telegraph pole When: Sept 20 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TTzfNpBi2fv0.nLYTx37ug--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwMw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/3db614a358e83e16d3146b82dc525d35)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Cleaning of wet wells on behalf of United Utilities When: Sept 20 - Sept 20 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zech4ErHa6tMyFBCubLqKQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY5Mw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/ea5d4d8b7094b696b4855c1e33fa71c0)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] shortsided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Sept 21 - Sept 22 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GJrFhLzYHY7OcQSw.XUYRw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwNA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/1ea49e76ab356aac0385b55dcd29a418)
![What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] TM REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SAFE WORKING ZONE FOR Safety for Engineer to work in Underground structure When: Sept 22 - Sept 27 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y8VqXOYoaNFW2yI9ig6Mmg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwMw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/1dfec608a6a3314d23a0b82df1380084)
