Rawtenstall businesses brace for 42 weeks of roadworks

Summarised from LancsLive's report · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

Bank Street in Rawtenstall faces 42 weeks of roadworks to improve pavements, parking and introduce a one-way system.

Roadworks on Bank Street in Rawtenstall are set to begin imminently after delays from an originally planned August start. The 42-week project will deliver wider pavements, new parking and loading bays and introduce a one-way system as part of the Levelling Up East Lancashire initiative.

Local businesses have raised concerns about the impact on trade, particularly regarding customer parking and access. Tracey Moran, who has worked at The Tanning Centre on Bank Street for nearly 14 years, told LancsLive that many customers rely on the street for short-stay parking. Despite understanding the need for change, she said the business is 'trying to remain positive' about the outcome. In response to the expected disruption, The Tanning Centre has introduced special offers to encourage locals to maintain their visits during the roadworks.

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• 'Please still come to Rawtenstall': Businesses speak out as 42 weeks of roadworks hit townA round-up of businesses on Bank Street in Rawtenstall that have spoken out about roadworks that will cause major disruption in the townLancsLive · 12 Oct, 15:29

In this story: Rawtenstall · Bank Street · The Tanning Centre · Tracey Moran · Levelling Up East Lancashire

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