From July 2026
Overnight resurfacing works to begin on Cookson Street
As part of the £17 million Town Centre Access Scheme (TCAS), improvements are being made to key roads in and around the town centre. The current phase of works on Cookson Street is almost complete, with resurfacing work now due to begin.
Overnight resurfacing works will start on Monday 17 August and are expected to take five nights, weather permitting.
To allow the works to be carried out safely, Cookson Street will be closed overnight between Talbot Road and Charles Street during working hours.
Work will be carried out between 8.30pm and 5am to minimise disruption. Roads will reopen as normal outside of these hours.
Access to and from Deansgate via Cookson Street will be closed overnight while the works are taking place.
Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works.
Works are weather dependent and dates may be subject to change.
Resurfacing planned for Central Drive and Bloomfield Road
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the local road network, works will soon begin on sections of Central Drive and Bloomfield Road.
The work will include removing the old road surface, making necessary repairs, resurfacing and new road markings. These improvements will provide a smoother, safer driving surface and help prevent further deterioration of the road.
Central Drive overnight resurfacing
Overnight resurfacing works on Central Drive are due to begin on Wednesday 19 August and are expected to take approximately seven days, weather permitting.
To allow the resurfacing to be completed safely and efficiently, Central Drive will be closed overnight between Lune Grove and the Bloomfield Road junction. Works will take place Monday to Friday, between 7pm and 5am.
Bloomfield Road resurfacing
Resurfacing works on Bloomfield Road are due to begin on Tuesday 11 August and will be completed in two phases:
- Phase 1: Tuesday 11 August until Wednesday 19 August, between Park Road and Ansdell Road
- Phase 2: Wednesday 19 August until Wednesday 26 August, between Ansdell Road and Central Drive
Working hours will be 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, although some weekend working may be required depending on weather conditions.
Access for residents and pedestrians will be maintained wherever possible.
St Annes Road one-way closure
An important programme of essential resurfacing works to St Annes Road is set to take place, helping to protect and improve this key route for the long term.
From Monday 27 July, until Friday 4 September, essential maintenance and resurfacing works will take place on St Annes Road, between Waterloo Road and Pedders Lane.
The proposed works will involve:
- Removing and repairing damaged sections of the carriageway
- Strengthening the road’s base layers
- Resurfacing to provide a smoother, safer, and more durable road
To allow the works to be carried out safely, a one-way road closure will be in place for approximately six weeks, operating southbound only between Waterloo Road and Pedders Lane.
Northbound traffic will be diverted via clearly signed alternative routes, including:
- Northbound via Highfield Road, Lytham Road and Waterloo Road
- Northbound via Highfield Road, Hawes Side Lane and Waterloo Road
There will also be a short overnight closure between the Marton Drive/St Annes Road junction and the bridge at certain stages of the works.
Access will be maintained for residents and pedestrians where possible.
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:
- Duncan Avenue – from 27 July
- Rivington Avenue – from 3 August
- Shetland Road – from 10 August
- Roseacre – from 12 August
- Everest Drive – from 20 August
- Gregory Avenue – from 17 August
- Pleasant Street – from 7 September
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.