01/09/2026
🚧 UPDATE: COLNE HIGHWAYS WORKS 🚧
Following the meeting that Cllr Marion Atkinson and I had with Lancashire County Council Highways, I wanted to provide residents with an update.
I believe in full transparency, so below are some of the concerns we raised. These concerns have come directly from residents across Colne, as well as issues we have identified ourselves as councillors.
We will continue to monitor these issues closely and hold the relevant teams to account.
🔹 Deliveries to Bees Knees – Colne Lane
Concerns were raised that delivery vehicles could obstruct traffic, particularly buses travelling along Colne Lane. Design engineers have been asked to review the delivery arrangements and available carriageway space if vehicles continue to stop where the parking bays have been suspended.
🔹 Water pooling outside the library
Concerns were raised about water pooling at the bus stop outside the library. Highways have confirmed this issue has already been captured within the design, following input from the Area Engineer. The area will also be monitored after the new surfacing is completed to ensure the problem is resolved.
🔹 Coaches stopping on Craddock Road
We raised concerns about National Express coaches reportedly stopping on Craddock Road, particularly when the road becomes two-way and there is only one traffic lane in each direction.
Highways have advised that they were not previously aware of National Express servicing Colne and their current website does not show a Colne stop. They are looking into which coach operator is using the location and, if confirmed, will contact the operator to see whether alternative arrangements can be made.
🔹 Market Street bus stop
The remaining bus stop on Market Street, adjacent to the library, will be used by the 60, 60A and 68 services. Other services travelling along Market Street may also use this stop to pick up or drop off passengers before continuing to Colne Bus Station.
🔹 Windy Bank bus services
The 60, 60A and 68 services will continue to use Windy Bank. Highways have confirmed this will be the smaller Vision bus that was discussed at our meeting.
These are important changes to Colne's road network, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
If you have any concerns about the works or notice issues once the changes are implemented, please get in touch.
We will continue to raise residents' concerns and push for the best possible outcome for Colne.
