Numerous Lancashire residents took to Facebook last night to say that the James Towers Way, also known as the Broughton Bypass, was closed overnight. Many people expressed their frustration at the disruption to their late night journeys and confusion as to why the closure was in place - but we have the answer. Join our new WhatsApp Community to get the latest news and top stories from across Lancashire directly to your phone.
Asphalt preservation involves the spray application of a sealant treatment onto asphalt road surfaces to extend their resilience and performance life. Although the James Towers Way closure is only in place at night, further up the A6, where it becomes Garstang Road, drivers will find disruption to their journeys during the day instead.