Lasting between one day and two months, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As 38 roadworks are beginning between Monday, April 29 and Sunday, May 5, we have only listed those involving closures, stop/go boards and temporary traffic lights.
So take a look at all the major roadworks you will want to be aware of this week, including how long the work is scheduled to last and why:
1. Fylde and Wyre roadworks
These are the biggest roadworks starting in Fylde and Wyre this week (Monday, April 29 and Sunday, May 5). Photo: Neil Cross
2. Forest Drive, Lytham St Annes
What: Two-way signals Why: Private works under S278 licence, carried out by MJ Fellows for Section 278 works to be carried out in the footway under two-way signals. When: April 29-May 3
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility asset works] Road closure required for the SAFE WORKING ZONE FOR Safety for Engineer to work in Underground structure
When: Apr 29-May 1](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/25/18/18/Whinney%20Brow%20Lane%2C%20Forton.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Whinney Brow Lane, Forton
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] Road closure required for the SAFE WORKING ZONE FOR Safety for Engineer to work in Underground structure When: Apr 29-May 1
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility asset works] KNOTT END 1115687 & 1117738- POLING WORKS - Replace BT poles in verge
When: Apr 29-Apr 30](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/25/18/34/Back%20Lane%2C%20Preesall.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Back Lane, Preesall
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] KNOTT END 1115687 & 1117738- POLING WORKS - Replace BT poles in verge When: Apr 29-Apr 30
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility asset works] KNOTT END 1115687 & 1117738- POLING WORKS - Replace BT poles in verge
When: Apr 29-Apr 30](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/25/18/18/Westfield%20Road%2C%20Claughton-on-Brock.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Westfield Road, Claughton-on-Brock
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] KNOTT END 1115687 & 1117738- POLING WORKS - Replace BT poles in verge When: Apr 29-Apr 30
![What: Road closure
Why: [Utility asset works] TM REQUIRED FOR ENGINEERS TO SAFELY CARRY OUT POLE REPLACEMENT.
When: April 30-April 30](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/25/17/06/Roseacre%20Road%2C%20Treales%20Roseacre%20and%20Wharles.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Roseacre Road, Treales Roseacre and Wharles
What: Road closure Why: [Utility asset works] TM REQUIRED FOR ENGINEERS TO SAFELY CARRY OUT POLE REPLACEMENT. When: April 30-April 30