Electricity North West to upgrade Preston power network

Electricity North West is set to begin a multi-million-pound project upgrading sections of Preston’s power network.

Upgrading 5.4km of underground electricity cables, beginning with Fulwood Row, will help improve reliability for thousands of customers as demand for electricity increases.

Work on the project will begin on 14 February and is expected to last six months.

Engineers will work on Fulwood Row, Watling Street Road, Park Walk, Victoria Road, West Road, Garstang Road and Blackbull Lane. Temporary traffic lights will also be used throughout the scheme to ensure engineers can work safely in the roads.

Holly Stewart, who is overseeing the work in Preston for Electricity North West, said: “The project has been in planning for several months and I’m delighted we’re able to confirm a start date.

"This is a major project for Preston and while the benefits of underground cables mean they are less susceptible to power cuts than overhead lines, unfortunately work like this to replace them can’t be done without some disruption. Our aim is to keep any disruption to a minimum and I want to thank everybody for their cooperation and patience."

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