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, October 2 and Sunday, October 8).
Lasting between two days and two months, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 78 roadworks beginning between Monday, October 2 and Sunday, October 8, 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: [Utility asset works] Approx 86m Gas Mains Replacement with 14 associated services and connections When: Oct 2 - Oct 23 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility asset works] Approx 120m Gas Mains Replacement with 36 associated service and connections When: Oct 2 - Oct 30 (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 When: Oct 2 - Oct 13 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: Private works under S278 licence to form a new entrance into the new housing development to be carried out by MV Kelly Ltd - footway, carriageway & verge under two-way signals. When: Oct 2 - Oct 13 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Roadcrossing of the fibre network to allow system upgrade When: Oct 2 - Oct 4 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Open cut excavation required to replace hydrant in verge When: Oct 3 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Exchange External Water Meter and Boundary Box at depth of under 1.5meters with minimum dig When: Oct 3 - Oct 3 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] CLEAR BLOCKAGE BETWEEN VERGE AND CARRIAGEWAY ON BEHALF OF VODDAFONE When: Oct 3 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] CLEAR BLOCKAGE IN CARRIAGEWAY ON BEHALF OF VODAFONE When: Oct 3 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate joint bay in the footway to install and joint cable for new connection to private car charging point When: Oct 3- Oct 10 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate road crossing at the site entrance to install ducts and joint bay opposite the site entrance to complete the connection When: Oct 3- Oct 16 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] Short sided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Oct 3- Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] GANG TO REPLACE MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER IN CARRIAGEWAY WITH PERMANENT REINSTATEMENTWhen: Oct 5 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] PERMIT FOR TM PURPOSES ONLY - MAIN WORK TO FRAME&COVER IS ON HZ731-01319965-2324029 When: Oct 5 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: Private works under Roadspace licence to cut back trees with trailer in road to be carried out be Denis Rowlinson, Tree Surgeon - works in verge under two-way signals 0930-1500hrs, to be manually controlled. When: Oct 5 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)
What: Two-way signals Why: [Remedial works] REMEDIAL - excavate and reinstate to rectify core failure When: Oct 6- Oct 9 (Photo: Google Maps)
It was kind of Marjorie Ellis Thompson to give us a snapshot of her personal history and somewhat remote relationship with Scotland (Letters, 28 September). She is only one of a number who have decided to “become” Scots for some romantic reason. They involve themselves in independence matters in the pages of The Scotsman, ignoring the decision made by the people of Scotland on the matter of independence almost ten years ago.
Torrential downpours after a week of mostly steady rainfall triggered flash flooding in New York City on Friday, disrupting subway service in the country’s most populous city and turning many of its streets into small lakes.
STORY: The ferry was carrying, among the passengers, 83 migrants being transferred from Lampedusa, the coast guard said in a statement.All passengers have been transferred to the coast guard vessel 'Diciotti' and are on their way to Porto Empedocle, except three returning to Lampedusa.As part of the rescue operation, the coast guard used water jets to cool the parts of the ferry affected by the fire which broke out in the engine room.
THE environment ministers in Wales and Scotland have called for a UK-wide climate summit following the prime minister’s net zero announcements last week.
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![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility asset works] Approx 86m Gas Mains Replacement with 14 associated services and connections When: Oct 2 - Oct 23 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VeOQPoUE_RcwWzdK7r9ddw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczMA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/58b14aad1cc4e3b3a9537f054f640ddc)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility asset works] Approx 120m Gas Mains Replacement with 36 associated service and connections When: Oct 2 - Oct 30 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yXsp3t2f34HSNbffkDMw0Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4OA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/cc3196dd4487a4cf8c99fa60eb63cb1e)
![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 When: Oct 2 - Oct 13 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ilv_ybQzIsHGxc3T1ZQkiA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3Nw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/c4761031f7104aa339a8871713b5dff2)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Roadcrossing of the fibre network to allow system upgrade When: Oct 2 - Oct 4 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YBV7ueeEtXWp1Wfjy7yK6A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwNw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/4dd8be27d76dce2e9ee656bfe1af1ccf)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Open cut excavation required to replace hydrant in verge When: Oct 3 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zpEyMfz0qXXDbqgRFoI9WA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyNw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/e9cd3706674a742a36ed1e1ab58403d8)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Exchange External Water Meter and Boundary Box at depth of under 1.5meters with minimum dig When: Oct 3 - Oct 3 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/D68Umc65GDktynLlW5531Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc0OQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/8d160be454f4b241774b7da3c97bde65)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] CLEAR BLOCKAGE BETWEEN VERGE AND CARRIAGEWAY ON BEHALF OF VODDAFONE When: Oct 3 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1hoU1r2lizPQb3FZ46307w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczMA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/901a5440aceb65be702e3ed477c6018b)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] CLEAR BLOCKAGE IN CARRIAGEWAY ON BEHALF OF VODAFONE When: Oct 3 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/agFWJRDzVluAhlPBez5B3A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/4af519cb6e99ee36cedb9a79a76376d3)
![What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate joint bay in the footway to install and joint cable for new connection to private car charging point When: Oct 3- Oct 10 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m.AwCmEHy03pDDuhEOzX_A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/1b2837a57d9acdcb039e4ba1e676267f)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Excavate road crossing at the site entrance to install ducts and joint bay opposite the site entrance to complete the connection When: Oct 3- Oct 16 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/z0pAJJjBUiJphrJ4TPNGfA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/dc0b3fe592ef558ddfc89e2ce11996a8)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Disconnection or alteration of supply] Short sided disconnection of old lead supply and replace with new connection When: Oct 3- Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zVKyTfG7QzpcDcCo.57KhQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwNw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/be4c0f585891390d12a20759c9cc1397)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] GANG TO REPLACE MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER IN CARRIAGEWAY WITH PERMANENT REINSTATEMENTWhen: Oct 5 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Tdo.G6O5wdAZv.j9mb583A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/0052076441b822d2595d3802deea5cec)
![What: Road closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] PERMIT FOR TM PURPOSES ONLY - MAIN WORK TO FRAME&COVER IS ON HZ731-01319965-2324029 When: Oct 5 - Oct 5 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/JUTgqCM1YkOJ0PsA697PqA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4OQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/7d191b40ac038fc3f3404f49b5790bf2)
![What: Two-way signals Why: [Remedial works] REMEDIAL - excavate and reinstate to rectify core failure When: Oct 6- Oct 9 (Photo: Google Maps)](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9XMrO09IBa97KtGmyEHTJw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY5Mw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/blackpool_gazette_223/d4ab5f9ef5506af521d6d80259c36d6e)
