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Initial notification of proposed temporary road closure on Whins Lane

15th of July, 2026

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WHINS LANE, READ, RIBBLE VALLEY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council intend to make an Order under Section 14(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit traffic on the roads set out in this notice. 1. No person shall cause any motor vehicle to proceed over that length of Whins Lane, Read from its junction with George Lane travelling in a north easterly direction to a point adjacent to Whitehead Cottage. 2. Nothing in this order shall apply to persons engaged in the carrying out of the works. 3. The prohibition will be operative from 08:00 hours on 28th September 2026 until 17:00 hours on 16th October 2026 or until completion of the works within this period. 4. Vehicular access for residents will be maintained whenever and wherever possible. Pedestrian access to properties will always be maintained. Access for emergency services will be maintained when following the diversion route. 5. An alternative route for vehicular traffic affected by the closure is via: - George Lane – Whalley Road – Straits Lane The temporary prohibition is necessary to allow Network Plus on behalf of Cadent Gas to carry out gas mains replacement works. Authority given for this Order to be made: Jen Lovelady Streetworks Team Leader Highways Network Management Highways and Transport 03001236780 [Ref: HRiT/70541/KF]