EACHILL JUNCTION TO BE UPGRADED BY JULY

The Pennine Reach scheme to improve public transport systems is now underway in earnest and the Labour-led Lancashire County Council has announced a firm schedule of works which puts Rishton at the top of the list.

County Councillor for Rishton, Altham and Clayton-le-Moors, Miles Parkinson, said, "The junction at the intersection of Harwood Road, Eachill Road and High Street has long been in need of a fully pedestrianised crossing and the news will we welcomed by many residents. The junction will soon have a proper pelican crossing plus computerised priority for buses so that the lights will change in their favour on approach."

Full plans for the whole area can be seen by following this link:

Pennine Reach - Area Plans