WORK on gas mains could spell trouble for motorists in Clitheroe as three roads close until November 1.

Lowergate is closed between Highfield Road and Moor Lane, for a distance of 60 metres, and an alternative route is available via Highfield Road, Queensway and Whalley Road and Moor Lane.

Traffic is prohibited from turning left into Woone Lane from Moor Lane and an alternative route is available via the Whalley Road and Greenacre Street.

Traffic is also prohibited from making a right turn into the B6478 Moor Lane from Woone Lane and an alternative route is available via Castle Street, Wellgate, Lowergate, Highfield Road, Queensway and Moor Lane.