Major transport schemes
Why we are building new roads
Lancashire's transport network is becoming increasingly congested, despite the introduction of a range of improvements and sustainable travel measures.
With more development planned to meet Lancashire's housing and employment needs and build on its strong economic performance, we cannot simply rely on making improvements to the existing network. Even with a much greater investment in public transport, cycling and walking, our current roads will not be able to cope.
We have published a series of Highways and Transport Masterplans to explore the options available to us.
A582 and Leyland Road updated proposals
Improving journeys by widening the A582 in South Ribble to add capacity.
A6070 Carnforth maintenance
De-specialisation of the A601(M), achieved through a ‘revocation scheme’, will remove the motorway status.
Cottam Parkway railway station
Cottam Parkway is a proposed new railway station on the north-west side of Preston, on the Blackpool to Preston railway line.
Derby Street Railway Bridge - Safety improvements and major maintenance
Essential work to address deterioration and strengthen the bridge in Ormskirk.
Fleetwood railway line - reopening feasibility study
A study to reopen the Fleetwood railway line submitted to the Department for Transport.
M55 to Heyhouses Link Road
Improving access between Lytham St Annes and the M55.
Preston Transforming Cities Fund
Schemes that will transform Preston over the coming years.
Safer Roads Fund programme
Improving safety on Lancashire's highest risk routes.
Transforming travel in Lancaster
Improving motorway access and reducing congestion, while improving city centre travel and opening up sites for new homes in south Lancaster
Transforming Friargate North and Ringway
Transforming Friargate North and Ringway is one of the first Preston Transforming Cities Fund schemes, aimed at boosting connectivity by bus, rail and active travel such as cycling and walking.
Preston Western Distributor: Helping people to get around
A new road linking Preston and parts of Fylde to a new junction on the M55 motorway.