A section of Lancashire’s road network is set for an upgrade after a series of hot summers put it at risk of collapse. The so-called “moss roads” are founded on peat and often carry heavy agricultural traffic through rural areas. There are more than 350 miles of such routes across the county – the majority in West Lancashire, but with significant stretches in Fylde, Wyre and Chorley. Works totalling £1.2m were approved at a meeting of Lancashire County Council’s cabinet – double a previous estimate of the cost, because of the complexity of carrying out the repairs. The specialist engineering … Continue reading Repair plan revealed for the Lancashire roads on shaky foundations