From February 2026
Devonshire Road improvement works
We’re set to deliver targeted repairs and resurfacing on Devonshire Road, between Mansfield Road and Warbreck Hill, and between Talbot Road and George Street.
Works will begin on Tuesday 26 May and are expected to last around five weeks, weather permitting.
The work will focus on repairing damaged sections of the road rather than resurfacing the full length, helping to reduce disruption while improving safety and extending the life of the carriageway. This includes removing damaged areas, carrying out repairs, resurfacing and refreshing road markings.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place in sections of Devonshire Road, between 8am and 5.30pm, for the duration of the works.
From Monday 8 June, phased, daytime road closures will take place over three days between 9am and 4pm to reduce disruption.
Phased road closures:
- Devonshire Road at Holly Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Sandicroft Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Dudley Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Waverley Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Raymond Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Claremont Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Teesdale Avenue junction
- Devonshire Road at Mansfield Road junction
- Devonshire Road at George Street junction
- Devonshire Road at Laycock Gate junction
- Devonshire Road at Boothley Road junction
- Devonshire Road at Warwick Road junction
Access will be maintained for residents and pedestrians where possible.
Hawes Side Lane closure
We’re set to deliver an important programme of improvements to Hawes Side Lane Bridge, helping to maintain the structure for the long term.
From Tuesday 26 May to Friday 10 July, essential preventative maintenance will take place on the bridge, which carries Yeadon Way over Hawes Side Lane, one of the key routes into Blackpool.
The proposed works will involve:
- repairing and repointing of brickwork and masonry
- cleaning and removal of graffiti
- renewal of low headroom signage
- re-surfacing Hawes Side Lane in the immediate vicinity of the bridge.
To complete the works safely, Hawes Side Lane will be closed between Pedders Lane and Dewhurst Avenue for approximately 7 weeks, weather permitting. Vehicles travelling on Yeadon Way will be unaffected.
Access for pedestrians and (dismounted) cyclists will be available throughout the works.
Diversion routes will be clearly signed along Highfield Road, St Annes Road, Watson Road and vice versa.
Seasiders Way closure - Waterloo Road Bridge upgrades
We’re set to deliver an important programme of improvements to Waterloo Road Bridge, helping to protect the bridge for decades to come.
From Wednesday 15 April to Friday 26 June 2026, essential structural repairs and repainting will take place on the bridge, which carries Waterloo Road over Seasiders Way.
To complete the works safely, Seasiders Way will be closed between Parkinson Way and Bloomfield Road for approximately 12 weeks, weather permitting. Waterloo Road will remain open throughout the works.
The upgrades are being delivered in two phases, to minimise disruption by avoiding the closure of both Seasiders Way and Waterloo Road at the same time, and to ensure the road can be reopened ahead of the summer holidays.
- Phase 1, Spring 2026: Lower bridge (closure of Seasiders Way)
- Phase 2, Spring 2027: Upper bridge (closure of Waterloo Road)
The following diversions will be in place:
- Northbound, via Parkinson Way, Waterloo Road, Lytham Road and Bloomfield Road
- Southbound, via Bloomfield Road, Central Drive, Waterloo Road and Parkinson Way
Resurfacing works
As part of our continued investment in Blackpool’s road network, we’re starting the next phase of resurfacing works across the town.
These improvements are helping to deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys for residents, businesses and visitors, while extending the life of our roads for years to come.
Working hours will be between 8am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday but weekend working may be required depending on the weather conditions.
The roads will be closed throughout working hours.
Upcoming programme of works:
- Seabrook Drive (between Glenarden Avenue and Warren Drive) - from 28 May
- Broadhurst Road - from 29 May
- Warren Drive (between Seabrook Drive and Sevenoaks Drive) – from 1 June
- Epsom Road – from 2 June
- Norkeed Road – from 29 June
- Glenmere Crescent – from 1 July
- Wilvere Drive – from 30 June
- Alpic Drive – from 2 July
- Montpellier Avenue – from 13 July
- Caxton Avenue – from 15 July
- Waller Avenue – from 16 July
- Davenport Avenue – from 16 July
- Hill Street
- Talbot Road
- Mossom Road (between Fleetwood Road and Norbreck Road)
- Duncan Avenue
- Rivington Avenue
- Shetland Road
- Roseacre
- Gregory Avenue
- Everest Drive
Access will be maintained for residents and pedestrians where possible.
The works will be carried out by Bethell, Miles Macadam, Multipave and A&T Resurfacing, on behalf of Blackpool Council.
More improvements are also planned on key routes across the town in the coming months, including St Annes Road, Central Drive and Bloomfield Road, with further details to be announced soon.