Blackpool-bound M55 to close overnight in Preston for more than 5 weeks for resurfacing works

A section of the M55 will close overnight for more than five weeks while resurfacing work takes place.

The westbound carriageway will be closed from junction 1 to the Tabley Lane overbridge, which spans the motorway near Woodplumpton.

The carriageway will be closed between 8pm and 6am on weekdays, from Monday, June 15 to Thursday, July 23.

National Highways said diversions will be in place and disruption will be kept to a minimum.

While work is taking place, the M6 northbound junction 32 exit slip – onto the M55 – will also be closed to allow the work to take place safely.

In addition to resurfacing, new road markings and road studs will also be installed.