Warning folks ...

[shillelagh]

got a letter stuffed through my door this morning ....

Dear resident

A56 Accrington bypass/sandy lane junction - drainage works

I am writing to inform you of a drainage renewal works due to take place on the A56 accrington bypass at its junction with Sandy Lane. The scheme will entail replacing sections of drainage pipe, installation of drain kerbs, surfacing and renewing of road markings. ...

Works are due to start on or shortly after 5th June 2017 for approx 3 weeks this will take place between the hours of 8pm and 5am Monday to Friday. In order to facilitate and carry out the works safely temporary lane closures will be in place. Total carriageway closures will also be required on the A56 Accrington bypass between the junctions of A679 Burnley Road and A680 Rising bridge roundabout to accomodate certain operations of work.

The following signed diversion routes will be in place:

A56 Accrington bypass from A680 rising bridge roundabout to A679 burnley road northbound carriageway.
Exit the A56 at Rising bridge roundabout onto A680 Manchester road/eastgate turn right onto A670 burnley road and continue towards A56 bypass where the diversion will end.

A56 Accrington bypass from A679 burnley road to A680 Rising Bridge roundabout southbound carriageway.
Exit the A56 Accrington bypass southbound carriageway and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A679 burnley road turnleft onto A680 eastgate/manchester road and continue towards rising bridge roundabout where the diversion will end.

Please note that residents requiring access to their properties off the A56 Accrington bypass are advised to contact the site team when access is needed. Please can residents ensure sufficient notice is given prior to access requirements. Tel 07834773916. if you wish to discuss this project further ring Highways England customer care team on 0300 123 5000 or email on [email protected]

[shillelagh]

another letter I received today ......

3 August 2017

Dear resident

A56 Accrington bypass between A679 burnley road and rising bridge roundabout - lighting and carriageway surfacing scheme

Highways England is responsible for managing and maintaining the motorway and trunk road network in Cheshire, greater Manchester, Merseyside and south Lancashire.

I am writing to inform you of electrical works due to take place on the A56 Accrington bypass between the junctions of a670 burnley road and rising bridge roundabout. The works are to repair an existing electrical fault with the power supply to the lighting columns in the area.

Works are due to start on or shortly after 7 august 2017 for approx two weeks. This will take place between the hours of 20.00 and 05.00 Monday to friday

As you maybe aware, surfacing works are ongoing along this section of the a56 Accrington bypass on the northbound and southbound carriage ways. The programme has been extended to carry out additional surfacing works, therefore you may notice more activity in the area for a further five weeks.

In order to facilitate and carry out these works safely temporary carriageway closures will be required on the a56 Accrington bypass between the junctions of a679 burnley road and a680 rising bridge roundabout during the dates and times stated above.

Diversions are drive down accy and go up burnley road.

Works are subject to weather conditions therefore dates may change at short notice.

It is possible that these works may cause some disruption and noise however using industry best practice we will do everything to minimise any inconvenience.