Rawtenstall: Bank St closed

Bank Street in Rawtenstall to be closed for six months due to major works.

Residents and commuters are being warned that Bank Street in Rawtenstall will be closed from August 17th until December 18th, with Lancashire County Council undertaking major works on the street. The highway authority has confirmed that the closure will be in place from 6am on the 17th of August until 5pm on the 18th of December. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance to avoid any potential disruption.

The works are expected to have a significant impact on traffic in the area, and drivers are being urged to use alternative routes. Checking traffic apps and websites for up-to-date information is also recommended, as traffic congestion is likely to occur. For those who must travel through the area, it's essential to be prepared for delays and to build in extra time to their journeys.

Lancashire County Council is undertaking the major works on Bank Street as part of a larger programme to improve the local infrastructure. While the works are necessary, they are expected to cause significant disruption, and residents and commuters are being warned to plan ahead.

For those who rely on Bank Street for their daily commutes, alternative routes will be in place. However, these may be busy, and drivers are advised to be patient and cautious when navigating the area. It's also worth noting that the works are not just limited to Bank Street, but will also affect surrounding roads and routes.

The six-month closure will undoubtedly cause inconvenience for many, and drivers are being urged to plan their journeys in advance. Using traffic apps and checking for updates is crucial in avoiding any potential delays. For those who must travel through the area, it's essential to be prepared and to build in extra time to their journeys.

Lancashire County Council has confirmed that the works are necessary to improve the local infrastructure and are expected to cause significant disruption. While the works are a necessary evil, they will undoubtedly cause inconvenience for many.

For up-to-date information on the road closure and alternative routes, please visit Road Closures UK, where you can find the latest updates and information on traffic and roadworks across the country.