Proposed Preston Western Bypass

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Mapper89062 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 14:52 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/co ... nd-4209684

The new junction is complete and will be officially opened this weekend. This cyclops junction differs from the other ones so far in that part of the cycle track is two-way to allow a more direct route between some of the cycle paths.
So much safer for non motorised road users. I had the misfortune of trying to cross the old junction years ago while cycling along the Guild Wheel.
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Mapper89062 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 14:52 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/co ... nd-4209684

The new junction is complete and will be officially opened this weekend. This cyclops junction differs from the other ones so far in that part of the cycle track is two-way to allow a more direct route between some of the cycle paths.
Super photo there. Another reason to visit Preston soon.
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Video of it on YouTube in one direction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-y75-x ... 9vbA%3D%3D
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There are other videos too you know :laugh:
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Video from Auto Shenanigans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ntECSpCd-s

Although it starts off talking about M55 Jct.2 most of the video is about the new road.
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DavidB wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 17:13 Video from Auto Shenanigans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ntECSpCd-s

Although it starts off talking about M55 Jct.2 most of the video is about the new road.
You know, I sometimes get a feeling he may be a member here.
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nowster wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 22:18
DavidB wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 17:13 Video from Auto Shenanigans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ntECSpCd-s

Although it starts off talking about M55 Jct.2 most of the video is about the new road.
You know, I sometimes get a feeling he may be a member here.
That'll be Jon-AutoShenanigans :)

He joined to respond to some posts about his videos, but wasn't previously a member - though I think he'd been a lurker for a while.
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Bryn666 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 20:24 There are other videos too you know :laugh:
True. This one's much better. : :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B68Zl9dOnss
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Why is one lane on the bridge pre-painted out? Seems a bit peculiar to not just have two lanes for that very short section, after all, if you've built the bridge for it, might as well use it...
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The OS Landranger (online maps) show the new A582 from the M55 as Non Primary which is obviously incorrect.
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roadphotos wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 20:20 The OS Landranger (online maps) show the new A582 from the M55 as Non Primary which is obviously incorrect.
Under construction roads are usually shown as a red dashed line aren't they? Or has Bing actually caught up now?
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The road is shown completed in red (should be green).
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