Major Blackpool road is closed for crucial works - here's what you need to know
Essential resurfacing and reconstruction works are set to begin on Devonshire Road from 26 May as part of Blackpool Council’s ongoing investment in safer, smoother roads across the town.
Improvement works begins
Blackpool Council will start targeted resurfacing works on sections of Devonshire Road from Tuesday 26 May.
The works will take place between Mansfield Road and Warbreck Hill, and between Talbot Road and George Street.
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The project will focus on repairing the areas most in need of attention, helping to extend the lifespan of the road and improve safety for drivers and cyclists, and deliver a smoother ride for all road users.
What the works involve
The programme will include removing damaged sections of road, repairing the underlying structure, resurfacing carriageways and refreshing road markings.
Temporary two-way and three-way traffic signals will be in place throughout the works with phased daytime road closures planned from June 8 between 9am and 4pm to allow junction improvements to be completed safely.
Motorists are being advised to plan journeys in advance and allow extra travel time while the improvement works are carried out.
Phased road closures:
- Devonshire Road at Holly Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Sandicroft Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Dudley Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Waverley Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Raymond Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Claremont Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Teesdale Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Mansfield Road junction
- Devonshire Road at George Street junction
- Devonshire Road at Laycock Gate junction
- Devonshire Road at Boothley Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Warwick Road junction
Access will be maintained for residents and pedestrians where possible.