The roadworks in St Annes Road meant to finish today are set to continue

The work, which has saw the road made one-way heading south, was due to end today after three weeks.

But United Utilities today confirmed to The Gazette the restrictions would remain in place until Friday.

Barriers were put up from the junction of St Luke's Road to the traffic lights at Highfield Road so the water firm could continue its pipe-laying operation in the area.

It is building an underground storage tank in nearby Fishers Field, and is also installing new sections of pipe from its Lennox Gate pumping station to connect the tank to the existing sewer system.