What to expect

Two roundabouts, within yards of each other, currently control traffic where the A582-Flensburg Way and Farington Road-meets Croston Road and Centurion Way in Farington.

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Queuing traffic is common on the A582 arms at peak times.

The roundabouts will be replaced with three T-shaped signal-controlled junctions, with coordinated 'green wave' traffic lights along the A582. Vehicles on the main route will be able to pass through the junctions in one movement, rather than having to stop and give way at two separate points, as under the current layout.

New technology will also detect HGVs approaching the junction, enabling the traffic lights to be sequenced so as to reduce the need for lorries to decelerate. The idea is to improve traffic flow for all motorists, reduce carbon emissions and make it easier for HGVs to access the nearby Lancashire Business Park.