ROADWORKS on major routes will affect people driving in and around East Lancashire this week.

Highways Agency bosses hope to have work on the M65 completed by the end of this month.

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From junctions four to 10 between Darwen and Burnley, a project is taking place to replace lane markings and reflective road studs along sections of the motorway.

The lights at the junction eight slip roads and roundabout are also being repaired At junction five, Guide, traffic lights are being installed at the roundabout with improvements to the layout of the junction to tackle congestion.

The majority of the work will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm during weekdays, and between 10pm and 5am at weekends.

Some lane closures and the eventual full closure of the roundabout, including the approach roads, will be required and publicised in advance.

Also affecting drivers will be the ongoing work to reduce congestion at Junction 32 of the M6, where it meets the M55 for Blackpool.

The eastbound exit slip road from the M55 onto the northbound M6 is due to be closed overnight from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow.