Road Closure Notice for Poulton Street, Kirkham - December 2023
Lancashire County Council has issued an advanced warning of a road closure affecting Poulton Street in Kirkham. The closure will be in effect from January 8th to February 9th, 2024, for necessary reconstruction works. Specific details about road closures, access routes, and affected areas are provided in the notice.
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Project Name Kirkham Public Realm Kirkham Public Realm Notice to residents/businesses December 2023 Advanced Warning of Road Closure Poulton Street, Kirkham Dear Resident / Occupier. Please be advised that Lancashire County Council have amended the current road closure order in Kirkham (B5192 POULTON STREET, CHURCH STREET AND FRECKLETON STREET, KIRKHAM, FYLDE BOROUGH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2023), the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit traffic on the roads set out in this Order from 0700 hours on Monday 8th January 2024 until 1700 hours on Friday 9th February 2024. 1. No person shall cause any motor vehicle to proceed over the following lengths of highway in the borough of Fylde: i. B5192 Poulton Street, Kirkham from its junction with Church Street to its junction with Clegg Street. ii. Preston Street, Kirkham from its junction with Church Street for a distance of 45 metres in an easterly direction. iii. Kirkgate, Kirkham from its junction with B5192 Poulton Street for a distance of 12 metres in a southerly direction. iv. Church Street, Kirkham from its junction with B5192 Poulton Street for a distance of 61 metres in a northerly direction. v. Freckleton Street, Kirkham from its junction with B5192 Poulton Street for a distance of 38 metres in a southerly direction. 2. Nothing in this Order shall apply to persons engaged in the carrying out of the works. Businesses will remain open throughout the works Page 1
Project Name Kirkham Public Realm Kirkham Public Realm Notice to residents/businesses December 2023 Important Dates & Times The prohibition , indicated by the road closed signs shown in the map below, will be operative from 0700 hours on Monday 8th January 2024 until 1700 hours on Friday 9th February 2024 or until completion of the works within this period. Access will be maintained whenever and wherever possible. The Works The works to be carried out during the road closure will involve full carriageway reconstruction on Poulton Street to the junction of Kirkgate and its junctions with Freckleton Street and Preston Street. The reconstruction works will involve excavation and replacement of the carriageway foundation in addition to the surfacing layers. This is a significant undertaking which will require multiple large construction plant and wagon movements during the period. On completion of the closure, the carriageway will have its final finishes and be fully open to traffic. Partners are committed to delivering a high-quality development for Kirkham and value the support that has been evident throughout the programme. Page 1
Project Name Kirkham Public Realm Kirkham Public Realm Notice to residents/businesses December 2023 Church Street and Birley Street Access Two way temporary traffic lights will be in place on Church Street to accommodate access to the Church, School and residents. Access to Church Street should be from Preston Street via the two-way lights which will be in place. There will be no through route along Poulton Street from Freckleton Street and Preston Street. Traffic approaching from this direction expecting to get onto Poulton Street will be turned away. Access to Church Street will not be available from the West with no through route along Poulton Street. Access to Birley Street should be from the West of Poulton Street. Poulton Street (Mill Street/Town End to Kirkgate) Access to Poulton Street from Mill Street/Town End up to the Junction with Kirkgate will be available throughout the three-week road closure for deliveries and for parking and access to businesses in this area. The contractor's details are included at the end of this letter for any individual queries that businesses or resident might have about access. This will be via controlled access. Please note There will be no access to Kirkgate from Poulton Street. Page 1
Project Name Kirkham Public Realm Kirkham Public Realm Notice to residents/businesses December 2023 Deliveries Eric Wright Civil Engineering will assist wherever possible with deliveries during the closure although the area will be strictly access only. If your business will require deliveries during this period please contact Dave Bagley on the contact details shown at the end of this letter to discuss arrangements. Bus User information Bus users are advised to check changes to timetables and diversion routes prior to travel. You can contact Stagecoach Travel on 0345 241 8000 between 8:00 and 18:00 from Monday to Friday and between 09:00 and 17:00 Saturday and Sunday. You can also visit the website at www.stagecoachbus.com. You can also contact Blackpool Transport on 01253 473001 between 11 am and 3 pm, email enquiries@blackpooltransport.com or visit www.blackpooltransport.com Alternatively please visit www.lancashire.gov.uk for changes to bus services and diversions during this period. Access to Car Parking Access to Mill Street Car Park, Kirkham Community Centre Car Park and Morrisons will remain available throughout the works and all car parks remain open. Access to the car park at the rear of Kirkgate will be via the signed diversions in place. Businesses will remain open throughout the works Page 1
Project Name Kirkham Public Realm Kirkham Public Realm Notice to residents/businesses December 2023 Find out more: Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the ongoing works are now available on the Kirkham Futures website at https://www.kirkhamfutures.org/plans/public- realm-streetscape-interventions You can also keep up to date with all the latest news on the Kirkham Public Realm Scheme and wider Kirkham Futures programme including further information in the following ways: By visiting www.fylde.gov.uk and signing up to the free weekly online Fylde Council newsletter By visiting http://www.kirkhamfutures.org By signing up to Fylde Council s facebook page and following Fylde Council on twitter. By emailing the Kirkham Futures Team at kirkhamfutures@fylde.gov.uk or contacting them on 01253658658 Eric Wright Contacts Our temporary site offices are located at the Eagles Court car park to the rear of the Market Square shops. Project Manager, Dave Bagley, is available by prior appointment and can be contacted via the following email address daveb@ericwright.co.uk Ian Rogers is the site Foreman and available on site every day email ianr@ericwright.co.uk The site contact number for general enquiries is 07971 361836 Page 1
