Work to start this month on 'notorious' Norcross roundabout - what you need to know
Long-promised changes to the Fylde coast’s much-criticised Norcross roundabout are set to begin this month, according to an update published on National Highways’ website.
The government-owned roads body says improvement works at the busy A585 junction are now expected to start in March 2026 after previously being delayed.
On its website, National Highways states it will install clearer road markings on the northbound and southbound approaches “to help motorists travel through the junction”.
The roundabout will also be resurfaced to provide “a smoother and more consistent driving surface”.
In a significant change, the speed limit on the northbound approach will be reduced from the national speed limit of 70mph to 40mph, with new signage installed to alert drivers.
The agency now says it expects work to begin in March and will provide further details once timings are confirmed.
The improvements follow years of complaints about the redesigned junction, which was altered in 2020 as part of wider A585 upgrades.
The roundabout, used by around 28,000 vehicles a day, has been repeatedly described by motorists as confusing and dangerous, with a number of crashes and near-misses reported since its overhaul.
In January, Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers said the junction needed a “workable solution” and arranged talks with National Highways amid ongoing safety concerns.
Previous updates had suggested changes, including revised lane markings and a possible speed reduction, would be completed within the 2025/26 financial year.
The latest statement on the National Highways website confirms those measures are now due to get under way this month.
National Highways says further information about the scheme will be published online once firm details are available.