Cadent has been completing works on Preston New Road since June, but these will now continue until September 25. There have been lane closures in place approaching Blackburn, but this has now changed to temporary lights on the section between Mellor Lodge and Yew Tree Drive, with the aim of reducing disruption. The extension is due to the works replacing the gas main having been extended, as excavations have found that more work is needed due to the condition of the main. “There have been lane closures approaching Blackburn, but this has now changed to temporary lights on the section between Mellor Lodge and Yew Tree Drive (A6119) to help reduce disruption. “The work to replace the gas main has been extended as excavations have found that more work is needed due to the condition of the main.”