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Lancashire road overhaul to start months ahead of schedule
Overview
Preparatory work on the £77.3m overhaul of the A582 between Lostock Hall and Farington Moss in Lancashire is set to begin months ahead of schedule, funded by local council investment while awaiting final government approval.
Key points
- Enabling works for the A582 project between South Ribble and Preston will begin this autumn, putting the scheme over six months ahead of schedule.
- Lancashire County Council approved an additional £7m from local funds for the early phase, with another £6m agreed if required.
- The early works will focus on the M65 terminus roundabout, the A6 and A582 junction at Lostock Lane, and traffic-calming measures on the B5254 corridor.
- The wider £77.3m transport scheme aims to reduce congestion and unlock access to the proposed Lancashire Central development.
- The main construction phase is scheduled to begin in summer 2027, subject to final government approval of the full business case.