Notice of Road Closure on Whins Lane
16th 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]