Traffic delay warning as hospital crossing upgraded

Image source, Lancashire County Council

Image caption, The zebra crossing on Sharoe Green Lane is being upgraded

People are being asked to leave more time for their journeys due to work starting to improve the pedestrian crossing outside Royal Preston Hospital.

The zebra crossing on Sharoe Green Lane is being upgraded to a controlled puffin crossing, Lancashire County Council said.

There will be temporary traffic lights in place from 7 May for up to 4 weeks to allow the work to be carried out safely.

The council has pledged to keep disruption to a minimum and apologised for any disruption.

'Disruption'

County councillor Rupert Swarbrick, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "This is a very busy area with high demand from pedestrians to cross Sharoe Green Lane between the hospital and the shops, which is why we're upgrading the crossing.

"We will try to keep disruption to a minimum, but there will inevitably be delays in this area due to the temporary lights needed to make sure the work can be done safely."

The two bus stops near the crossing are being temporarily relocated to help traffic flow through the temporary lights.

The work to be carried out involves adjusting the existing kerb line to accommodate the wider pedestrian crossing, excavations to install the traffic lights and controllers, and relaying tactile paving.

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