Three months of roadworks are set to cause traffic disruption for people living in Ramsbottom.
Engineers will dig up more than 2km of old electrical cable below the surface of several key roads in the area, beginning in January.
The £1.1m project will start on Church Close and will mean temporary traffic lights have to be installed on Dundee Lane, Bolton Street, Ramsbottom Lane, Stubbins Lane and Stubbins Street.
Electricity North West, the company which manages the region's power network, says the work is a vital part of ensuring the system works for thousands of customers in the area.
Project manager Liam Lomax said: “When major work like this is carried out, roads need to be dug up to lay new cables and we understand it can be frustrating for commuters or residents.
“We will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum and I want to thank the residents of Ramsbottom in advance for their understanding and co-operation.”
He explained that the wiring below the road was first installed nearly 60 years ago and needs to be replaced.
He added: “The need for electricity is only growing, the government are setting ambitious net zero targets and Electricity North West is at the forefront of ensuring those targets become a reality.
“That’s why crucial projects such as the one in Ramsbottom need to be carried out. More and more people are becoming reliant on electricity so that’s why we’re proactively replacing cables which were first installed in the 1960s.
“The new cables will help reinforce the power network which will benefit the residents of Ramsbottom for many years to come.”
Residents will be warned of any works taking place near them and engineers will start the project on January 4.
It is expected to be completed in March and drivers have been warned to allow more time for their journeys during this period.
For more information, visit: www.enwl.co.uk.
