Work begins on £207m Preston link road
Delivery of the Preston Western Distributor, linking the west side of the city to the M55, is now under way with contractor Costain on course to complete the scheme in 2023.
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Final funding secured for £200m Western Distributor
The construction of a major road scheme on the west side of Preston has received the final chunk of Government funding to make the scheme a reality.
Closures planned in £27m Warrington track upgrade
The West Coast main line will close for 16 days this summer as Network Rail carries out upgrades to the Acton Grange junction in Warrington, a key section of track on the route between Crewe and Preston.
Lancashire clears final hurdle for £190m Preston link roads
The Secretary of State has given the go-ahead for Lancashire County Council to start land assembly for the Preston Western Distributor, set to open in 2023.
Preston wins Transforming Cities cash
The Preston city region is to receive £50,000 to develop a business case for transport improvements as it seeks to secure a share of £2.5bn Government funding.
Council criticised over ‘flawed’ £190m link road application
Robertson Group and the Tom Barron Pension Fund have submitted a development consent order for Preston’s £190m Western Distributor link road directly to the Secretary of State after discussions with Lancashire County Council broke down.
Funding search starts for £25m Preston tram
Snowball Alternative Finance has been appointed to secure funding for a £25m project to bring trams back to Preston, although the scheme is already running behind schedule.
Construction edges closer on £190m Preston link road
Lancashire County Council is set to sign off an updated planning application for a £190m road linking the A583 with Cottam and the M55 with the project due to start next year subject to approval from the Secretary of State.
Passengers warned as electrification work resumes
Network Rail has issued a reminder to rail passengers that they face changes to services between Manchester and Preston via Bolton as the transport body looks to finally complete the upgrade of the railway.
GALLERY | Preston bus station revamp revealed
The refurbishment of Preston's Brutalist bus station designed by architect John Puttick Associates has been revealed.
