A major new road that will link Preston and southern Fylde to the M55 motorway is scheduled to be completed in six months time.
We sent a photographer to the scene to see how work was progressing on the Preston Western Distributor and East-West Link Road project.
These were the scenes:
1. Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributor scheme
The Preston Western Distributor is a major new road that will link Preston and southern Fylde to the M55 motorway. Photo: Neil Cross
2. Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributor scheme
Scheduled to open early in 2023, this £200m road scheme is the biggest new road programme in the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal. Photo: Neil Cross
3. Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributor scheme
Lancashire County Council said the new road will promote new housing and business development in the area, while increasing capacity on the existing local road network. Photo: Neil Cross
4. Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributor scheme
Lancashire County Council and main contractor Costain are delivering the PWDR scheme and are building the new junction for National Highways. Photo: Neil Cross
5. Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributor scheme
A new motorway junction, four new bridges and three underpasses will be constructed as part of the project. Photo: Neil Cross
6. Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributor scheme
The scheme also includes two new roads connecting to new and existing housing areas of North West Preston and Cottam. Photo: Neil Cross