Decision details

A new Toucan Crossing is to be constructed on Freckleton Bypass adjacent to the roundabout. In order to reduce the speed of vehicles approaching the new crossing as well as providing additional protection for all road users and pedestrians, it is proposed to extend the existing 30mph speed limit.

The purpose of this proposal is to introduce a shortened extent of derestricted speed limit along Freckleton Bypass that has resulted as a consequence of extending the 30mph by virtue of street lighting

Consultations

Formal consultation was carried out between 6 March-2025 until 3 April-2025 which included advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on the council's website.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on behalf of the Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport took a decision to approve the order for the construction of new Toucan Crossing is to be constructed on Freckleton Bypass adjacent to the roundabout.