Major resurfacing works in Blackpool’s Central Drive and Bloomfield Road involving road closures start today

Major resurfacing works planned for Blackpool’s Central Drive and Bloomfield Road are set to get underway.

Overnight resurfacing works on Central Drive and the second phase of the Bloomfield Road scheme will begin today.

Central Drive

Overnight closures will be in place between 7pm and 5am, affecting the section of Central Drive between Lune Grove and the Bloomfield Road junction.

Bloomfield Road

Phase one of the Bloomfield Road scheme, between Park Road and Ansdell Road, remains ongoing and will be completed as planned.

However, phase two, covering the section between Ansdell Road and Central Drive, start today.

The second phase will involve daytime closures between 8am and 5.30pm.

‘Smoother and safer journeys’

The works will include repairs, resurfacing and the application of new road markings. The council said the work will help create smoother and safer journeys while protecting the road network for years to come.

Access for residents and pedestrians will be maintained wherever possible, although the council warned that some delays may occur.

The changes to the works programme have been made to help reduce congestion around the town while the road improvements are carried out.

A Blackpool Council spokesman said: “The improvement works will include repairs, resurfacing and new road markings to create a smoother, safer journey for everyone and help protect the roads for years to come.

“Access for residents and pedestrians will be maintained wherever possible, although some delays may occur.

“Thank you for your patience while we make Blackpool's roads safer and smoother for everyone.️”