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Inadequate road markings and signs on sliproad

Reported via mobile in the Road markings (NH) category anonymously at 01:01, Tue 3 January 2023

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 4078803.

When coming off the sliproad at junction 1 of the eastbound M55, there are two lanes. Right lane is meant to be for A6 traffic toward Preston and left lane for A6 to Garstang. The right lane splits into two onto the roundabout. Motorists who cannot see the faint road markings coming down the left lane seem to think they can go toward Preston. There are road marking but they are faint and there are regularly incidents where two cars have almost ended up colliding on the roundabout because they are trying to go into the same lane. It's so common, when I am in the right lane headed to Preston I just let them merge from the left because of the risk of incident. The road markings need sorting out and the signs above the sliproad should clearly indicate which lane goes where - currently it suggests you can go to Preston or Garstang regardless of lane. This issue has been present for a number of years and as mentioned above, incidents happen on a daily basis.

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  • Thank you for your report concerning road markings. We have passed your report on to the relevant department who will investigate your concerns about road markings/signage on the slip road.

    National Highways are responsible for the slip road at this location up to the traffic signals. The road markings beyond this point and on the roundabout are maintained by the local authority. Contact details for local authorities can be found by using the search facility at: www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council.

    In the future could you please report issues such as this to our Customer Contact Centre as this reporting tool is designed for defects such as a broken sign or barrier, litter, overgrown vegetation or potholes.

    Our Customer Contact Centre, available 24 hours a day at:

    • 0300 123 5000

    • info@nationalhighways.co.uk

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by National Highways at 16:27, Tue 3 January 2023

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.