Improvement work around the town centre continues to make good progress with the different projects to make Blackpool better on schedule.




The vision of transformation for Blackpool is becoming a reality with more exciting news that construction of the tramway extension along Talbot Road will begin next month.

The tramway build, road improvements and infrastructure investment will provide benefits to the community and visitors to the town for years to come – including better public transport, modern streets, more places to shop and eat, a new IMAX cinema, new four and five star hotels and a conference centre.

What’s next?

Tramway build

Construction of the new tramway along Talbot Road begins in April. The work is being phased which means small areas of Talbot Road and its junctions will be closed at one time.

Cookson and Caunce Street upgrades

Utility works are now complete. Next we’ll be carrying out improvements which involve resurfacing the road and repaving the footpath.

When is the work happening?

All of the work is being carried out in phases to minimise disruption and the majority of closures around the town centre have now re-opened.

During the next stage of works, there will be some temporary closures:

Map area

Road closed

Timescales

1

Corporation Street closed between Talbot Road and Clifton Street

3 April – 2 July



2

Access to Clifton Street re-opens

From 9 May



3

Cookson Street closed between Church Street and George Street

9 May – 1 June

4

Caunce Street closed between King Street and Cookson Street

9 May – 1 June

5

Talbot Road closed between The Promenade and Abingdon Street

21 May – August

6

Market Street closed between Talbot Road and West Street

22 June – 2 July

Please also see attached map for closures details. During this time businesses in the town centre will be open as usual.

Cllr Fred Jackson, Blackpool Council, Cabinet Member responsible for Highways, said: “We continue to make excellent progress during each phase of the improvement works.

“We all want a more attractive place to live and work and these projects will help us achieve it.

“They are already playing a vital role in attracting investment and job creation. Companies have committed to developments such as hotels and entertainment venues. This is a real boost for our town and shows the confidence that businesses have in Blackpool’s future.”

Keep up-to-date with how the town centre is changing at www.blackpool.gov.uk/BetterBlackpool and follow us on social media @BpoolCouncil.