Lancashire County Council has announced proposals to ban heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 tonnes from parts of Lancaster district. The plans aim to reduce the number of unsuitable vehicles […]
M6 Link: High Winds Hit Torrisholme Road Closure Plan
Costain’s plan to close Torrisholme Road for the bridge sections of the M6 Link to be lifted in place (see news story) has been postponed to the weekend of Friday […]
M6 Junction 34 southbound sliproad overnight closures
Drivers using the southbound sliproads of Junction 34 of the M6 in Lancaster next week are being advised of five consecutive overnight closures as part of ongoing works for the […]
Consultation on future of transport in Lancaster includes alternatives suggested by M6 Link opponents
An ambitious new transport plan for Lancaster could see the city transformed over coming decades, with much less traffic, no city centre one-way system, and much greater use of sustainable […]
Council introduces new traffic rules for Lancaster city centre pedestrain zone
New rules which aim to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic in Lancaster’s pedestrian zone are due to come into force from next Monday (3rd February). As part of the […]
Dalton Square move for taxi rank reviewed
Representatives from Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary and United Utilities recently met with representatives from the district’s taxi traders following the first week of United Utilities’ major […]
Traffic curb plans for Lancaster’s pedestrian zone being considered
Lancaster City Council is examining the future management of traffic inside Lancaster’s pedestrian zone as part of its plans to revitalise the city centre and in response to concerns about […]
New local transport plans could save over £100 million, say campaigners
Organisations from North Lancashire have joined together to give their backing to a report and proposal for urgently needed transport improvements for the Lancaster and Morecambe district. The proposals, which […]
Motoerway safety goes high-tech at Galgate junction
State-of-the-art motorway message signs have been switched on by the Highways Agency along the M6 in Cumbria and are being installed near Lancaster this week, providing earlier warning of incidents […]
County Council leader plays down evidence on CO2 emissions
Plans to reduce CO2 emissions in Lancashire appear to have disappeared into thin air, if the approach of Geoff Driver, the man charged with implementing the Climate Change Act in […]