WORK on a scheme to put motorists in Burnley in the fast lane could start as early as next month.

The £2million Intelligent Transport System will see travel and traffic information posted on electronic boards at the roadside.

Messages about car parking, road safety and even shop opening times and future events can be broadcast across the town.

The system scheme is similar to an initiative already in operation in Preston and which can also seen in neighbouring authorities such as Manchester.

Manchester-based transport consultancy MVA is working on the proposals which include a traffic signalling system to cut traffic flow at key roundabouts in Active Way, Centenary Way and Yorkshire Street, Manchester Road and and Gannow Top. Motorists entering and leaving town will get the latest travel information via signs which will work with route guidance signs, showing the best way through town.

Car park information, showing space availability at different sites, will also to be implemented to help reduce the amount of traffic circulating in the centre looking for somewhere to stop.

They will be in Westway, Princess Way, Colne Road, Yorkshire Street, Manchester Road and maybe Trafalgar Street and Westgate.

The scheme will also benefit from three more CCTV cameras to the town's existing system to help control the traffic flow and allow the traffic control room to spot trouble areas and post information for motorists.