Lancashire County Council (Various Locations, Hyndburn, Preston and South Ribble) (Prohibition of Right Turn, Prohibition of Driving And 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) Order 202* Legal Reference: LSG4/894.21676/AFR
April 21, 2026 Director of Highways and Transport (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director of Highways and Transport approved the Traffic Regulation Order on 21/04/2026. The decision formalises existing restrictions and introduces a 7.5-tonne weight limit on Flag Lane, Penwortham, due to bridge structure concerns. An "except for access" exemption cannot be applied to the weight limit.
Full council record
Purpose
It is proposed to make a Traffic Regulation Order for the reasons as set out in Appendix 'C', which include measures to address the following:
- Introducing a 7.5t MGW weight limit to control vehicular access to the bridge due to its structure.
- The proposal also formalises restrictions that are currently on site and corrects inconsistencies that have been identified within current Orders. These proposals will not make any changes to the restrictions or their extents on site, therefore drivers will not be subject to any changes as a result of these proposals
Decision
Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, took a decision on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, to approve the Traffic Regulation Order, as set out in the report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 21 Apr 2026 |