 The road's original route passed through Kirkham until 1936, when the Kirkham bypass was built taking the road around the south side of the town.After passing Kirkham, the road continues as Blackpool Road to meet the A585 and B5259 at a roundabout close to Kirkham Grammar School and Ribby Hall Holiday Village.It continues west towards Blackpool, becoming Preston New Road shortly before a crossroads with the B5260.