Works start to upgrade major junction in resort

Motorists are being warned of up to 12 weeks of disruption at a major Blackpool junction which is being redesigned to cut congestion.

Blackpool Council is due to begin work on 10 February at the junction of Waterloo Road and Vicarage Lane in Marton, which feeds into Oxford Square.

Redesigning the junction will mean vehicles travelling westbound on Waterloo Road and southbound on to Vicarage Lane will be able to run simultaneously which the council said would improve traffic flow.

The work will also include updating pedestrian crossings at the junction.

Councillor Paula Burdess said: "This is a busy junction in the town and as such traffic can often become congested.

"Although the works may cause disruption, our highways team have worked with the contractors to ensure this is kept to a minimum."

Working hours will be between 08:00 GMT and 18:00, Monday to Friday, although some Saturday works may also be required.

To maintain the flow of traffic the roads will remain open at all times but operating on reduced lanes. 

Lane closures will be removed outside of working hours when possible.

Businesses will be open as usual and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Parking restrictions may be required and will be removed outside of working hours when possible, while the bus stop on Waterloo Road will be temporarily suspended.

It comes at the same time as Yeadon Way is due to be closed for five days from 10 February for maintenance work.

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