Lasting between one day and one month, motorists are advised to avoid these areas if they can or plan their journey to give themselves more time.
As there are 54 roadworks beginning between Monday, May 5 and Sunday, May 11, we have only listed those involving closures, stop/go boards and temporary traffic lights.
So take a look at the roadworks you will most want to be aware of this week, including how long the work is scheduled to last and why:
![What: Two-way signals
Why: [New service connection] Excavate joint bay with approximately 20 metres of track in the foot way carriageway and verge to install HV cables for new HV substation. (approximately 600m of cable to install through the site)
When: May 7-May 16](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/03/9/10/Preston-New-Road-Westby-with-Plumptons.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
7. Preston New Road, Westby with Plumptons
What: Two-way signals Why: [New service connection] Excavate joint bay with approximately 20 metres of track in the foot way carriageway and verge to install HV cables for new HV substation. (approximately 600m of cable to install through the site) When: May 7-May 16 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of a flow monitor. No excavation. Works to take no more than 1 hour.
When: May 7-May 7](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/03/9/52/Richmond-Road-Lytham-St-Annes.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
8. Richmond Road, Lytham St Annes
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of a flow monitor. No excavation. Works to take no more than 1 hour. When: May 7-May 7 | Google Maps
![What: Lane closure
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Install new split tee in footway
When: May 7-May 9](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/03/9/08/Blackpool-Road-Newton-with-Clifton.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
9. Blackpool Road, Newton with Clifton (2)
What: Lane closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Install new split tee in footway When: May 7-May 9 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of a flow monitor. No excavation. Works to take no more than 1 hour.
When: May 7-May 7](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/03/9/44/Cromer-Road-Lytham-St-Annes.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
10. Cromer Road, Lytham St Annes
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Maintenance of a flow monitor. No excavation. Works to take no more than 1 hour. When: May 7-May 7 | Google Maps
![What: Lane closure
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] carry out works on existing poles
When: May 7-May 9](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/03/9/17/Blackpool-Road-Newton-with-Clifton-(3).jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
11. Blackpool Road, Newton with Clifton (3)
What: Lane closure Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] carry out works on existing poles When: May 7-May 9 | Google Maps
![What: Multi-way signals
Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Open cut excavation required to reset frame and cover in the verge
When: May 7-May 7](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/05/03/9/45/Treales-Road-Treales-Rosecre-with-Wharles.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
12. Treales Road, Treales Rosecre with Wharles
What: Multi-way signals Why: [Utility repair and maintenance works] Open cut excavation required to reset frame and cover in the verge When: May 7-May 7 | Google Maps