Motorists confused over Euxton roundabout road markings

9:09am Wednesday 11th June 2008

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Drivers are being confused by new road markings at a Chorley roundabout.

Recently painted traffic markings at the roundabout, near the Tesco supermarket in Foxhole Road, means the road has reduced from two lanes to one in the Chorley bound direction.

The changes, instigated by Lancashire County Council, have angered motorists who claim it has increased traffic congestion.

Barry Pearson, from Astley Village, claims the new chevrons which filter traffic into one lane, do not serve any purpose and could be dangerous.

He said: “I was surprised to see the changes. Travelling from Astley Village cars now back up way past Chancery Road at peak times, whereas when there were two lanes heading towards Chorley the flow of traffic was generally fine.

“It’s just so confusing, the new layout means to travel down Southport Road, drivers have to manoeuvre from the right-hand to left-hand lane further down which I’m sure increases the likelihood of accidents.” Jane Bartlett, from Greenside, Euxton, agreed saying: “It’s confusing and annoying as the traffic flow before was much better.

“Traffic now backs up through Euxton right down Balshaw Lane at busy times and people are forced to switch lanes with little notice.” Alan Capstick, of the county highways department, said: "This is a highway safety improvement scheme and the changes are designed to increase capacity on Southport Road and to make it safer for pedestrians to cross the road.

"The changes will be reviewed."