Motorists are being warned of road closures in Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands next week.

Lancashire County Council has now formally advised that temporary road closures will be in place on sections of the A6 Bye Pass Road, A6 Main Road and A6 Lancaster Road.

Advance road closure signage has been displayed for some time on the A6 through Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands.

The restrictions will be between 9am and 3pm daily from Wednesday November 11 until Wednesday November 18, or until the works are completed.

Motorists are being warned ahead of road closures in Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands.

placeholder image — Motorists are being warned ahead of road closures in Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands.

A spokesman for Carnforth Town Council said on their Facebook page: “The works are being undertaken to allow pre-surface dressing patching works to take place on behalf of Lancashire County Council.

"Access for emergency services will be maintained whenever and wherever possible. Pedestrian access to properties will always be maintained.

“An alternative route for traffic (except HGVs) affected by the closure is via B6254 Market Street – B6254 Kellet Road – Back Lane – Main Road – Bottomdale Road – A6 Main Road – A6 Slyne Road.

"An alternative route for HGVs affected by the closure is via B6254 Market Street – B6254 Kellet Road – B6601 Leapers Wood Road – A6070 Leapers Wood Road – M6 – M6 junction 34 from junction 35 off slip – A683 Caton Road – A683 Bay Gateway – A6 Lancaster Road – A6 Main Road – A6 Slyne Road.

“Residents are encouraged to allow extra time for journeys during the works period and to follow the signed diversion routes where applicable.”