Two busy routes in Blackburn have been closed due to roadworks. The junction of London Road and Earl Street has been shut to traffic forcing drivers to use Blackburn Street and Whalley Street. The route connects Brookhouse to the Bastwell area and is used on a daily basis as part of the school and mosque runs in the area. Close to the town centre Stonyhurst Road off King Street is closed again. A section of the lane on King Street has also been cordoned off forcing traffic to queue on King Street at busy periods.