Lancashire Police has finally confirmed when the average speed cameras will go live on the Tarleton Bypass (A565).

The cameras were installed over recent months, with the speed now limited to 50mph on the entire stretch before Tarleton lights.

According to the force, the stretch of road, which now covers 3.7miles from Banks to the junction at Tarleton, is one of the county’s worst accident blackspots and the change is designed to save lives.

In the past six years, 13 people have died on these roads, while there have also been 406 casualties and 62 people suffering serious or life changing injuries.

Following the installation of the cameras, a period of testing has been carried out and a switch-on date has now been announced.

According to the force, the cameras will go live as of Thursday, August 10.

Rather than just measuring speed over a short distance, the average speed cameras monitor the entire stretch of road, meaning drivers can’t simply slow down for a camera and then return to a higher speed.