Category Archives: Road

Buses, trucks, cars, roads and the like related to the region around Preston.

British Commercial Vehicle Museum re-opens after Covid Closure

Posted on 28 July 2020 by Pete of MIP

On Saturday 18th July 2020 the British Commercial Vehicle Museum (BCVM) in Leyland re-opened after its Covid-19 Closure. We visited just a few days later.  The first museum visit for several months.   Things have been adjusted to protect everyone. On … Continue reading →

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Work Starts on new Western Distributor Road

Posted on 13 March 2020 by Pete of MIP

Work is underway on the M55 to create a new junction for the Preston Western Distributor also at the A583 intersection.  This new road will link Preston and the southern Fylde: Freckleton, Warton, Lytham St Annes, to the M55 early … Continue reading →

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Old Tram Road Bridge Closed

Posted on 20 March 2019 by Pete of MIP

The Old Tram Road Bridge was declared unsafe and has been fenced off. It’s said to cost too much to repair so might be closed for a long time. The Old Tram Road is one of those features of Preston … Continue reading →

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The Notorious Fishergate Bollards

Posted on 1 April 2018 by Pete of MIP

No blog is complete without a mention of Preston’s Fishergate bollards.   Lancashire County Council think they can be seen from the moon.  Yet several motorists only feet away have actually gone over the top of them. These bollards have their … Continue reading →

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Ikea at Cuerden

Posted on 31 March 2018 by Pete of MIP

The first Ikea in Lancashire is earmarked for the proposed 160 acre Cuerden retail site at the end of the M65 other retailers are being discussed.  This nice green field site is another extension to the built up area south … Continue reading →

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Penwortham By Pass

Posted on 14 February 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Penwortham By Pass will run from the A59 to the A582 which runs to the M6/M65 and to Preston. Work started on the new £17.5m bypass in January 2018 and is scheduled to be completed early 2020.

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Big Transport Upgrades Around Preston

Posted on 22 October 2017 by Pete of MIP

Transport matters have heated up around Preston with both road and rail having big upgrades. On the train the electrification to Manchester and Blackpool is going into its final phase in November with the closure of the line to Blackpool … Continue reading →

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Transport Improvements all around Preston

Posted on 25 April 2016 by Pete of MIP

Trams, trains, roads are in the news. Trampower, the company who have been promoting a light rail system in Preston, are pushing to be allowed to run a one mile test track in Deepdale. This will use the old Longridge … Continue reading →

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New Roads, New Houses in and around Preston

Posted on 29 January 2016 by Pete of MIP

As part of the City Deal, Preston will get new homes in the centre at Avenham and Winckley Square, plus new homes at the north west corner. New roads including a Broughton by-pass and western link road from the M55 … Continue reading →

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J.Fishwick & Sons of Leyland cease trading

Posted on 1 November 2015 by Pete of MIP

Disappointing news that J.Fishwick of Leyland will cease trading after 108 years.  The last bus service was on Saturday 24th October 2015.  An announcement on their website said that anyone who had paid a deposit on a holiday would be … Continue reading →

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Transport Investment around Preston

Posted on 8 August 2014 by Pete of MIP

On top of the Northern Hub which will deliver electrified rail for the rail links from Preston to Manchester via Bolton and via Wigan and to Blackpool we have fresh discussion on a ‘northern powerhouse’. The Northern Powerhouse is the … Continue reading →

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Preston Draft Master Plan – 5,000 new homes

Posted on 10 January 2014 by Pete of MIP

  The Preston Draft Master Plan will be published for consultation on 20th January 2014. It is said to contain plans for 5,000 homes in north west Preston along the south side of the M55 motorway.  These will be in … Continue reading →

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Lancashire City Deal let’s see the action

Posted on 20 December 2013 by Pete of MIP

An impressive Business Insight supplement in The Times newspaper, Tuesday 10th December, covering Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire’s big City Deal and Leyland Trucks. The articles give a very rosy, unquestioning picture but it is said infrastructure and education are … Continue reading →

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Heritage lost for a pittance – CCK1

Posted on 2 December 2013 by Pete of MIP

Disappointing that Preston Council is selling an element of its inheritance for a pittance. The old registration suffix numbers CK and RN are part of the symbols of Preston.  For a few pounds the council is going to sell car … Continue reading →

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More Preston Bus Station Positive News

Posted on 27 November 2013 by Pete of MIP

More positive thinking about the bus station.  It is expected that Lancashire County Council will buy the station from Preston City Council at a give away price. LCC have funds for a new bus station that they are expected to … Continue reading →

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Grade II Listing 1416042: Preston Bus Station

Posted on 29 September 2013 by Pete of MIP

The campaign to save Preston Bus Station was given a boost this week when the bus station was listed by English Heritage.  This puts the bus station in the top 800 post war heritage buildings in England. The listing of … Continue reading →

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Transport Plans for Central Lancashire

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Pete of MIP

It’s always pleasing to read about new transport and infrastructure projects. Transport is recognised as a key factor in enabling development. This week Transport for Lancashire announced new road schemes.  Their plan of laying infrastructure is to enable the proposals … Continue reading →

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Preston Bus Station conspiracy theory

Posted on 19 June 2013 by Pete of MIP

The Evening Post published a story yesterday that the recommendation of the consultants was to refurbish the bus station.  To add a touch of mystery it is alleged this part was deleted at the request of Lancashire County Council (LCC) … Continue reading →

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Is Stoke giving Preston a Bus Station message

Posted on 31 March 2013 by Pete of MIP

Preston’s Council Leader gave us his version of the Bus Station Blues on the BBC Culture Show last week.  It seems it will be knocked down on the altar of day to day council services and pressure from Lancashire County Council. … Continue reading →

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Preston Bus Station ‘demolish in principle’

Posted on 18 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday, 17th Dec, Preston council cabinet sat and voted to demolish the Market Hall, Market Car Park and Lancastria House.  The bus station vote was that it should be demolished in principle but a number of alternatives will be looked … Continue reading →

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