A series of improvement works on Wavertree High Street and Picton Road are currently underway, bringing a better travel experience on a key Liverpool route.
The works mark the next phase of more than £2 million in funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and upgrades initially began on Monday 6 July.
Appointed contractor Aureos Highways will carry out planned improvements from the Spofforth Road junction to the Picton Clock Tower Roundabout across approximately 26 weeks.
Works include full carriageway resurfacing, improved pedestrian crossing points and the installation of push-button crossings on all four arms of the junction between Picton Road and Rathbone Road.
Introduction of a modern vehicle detection system to traffic signals along the route will aid better signal timings and have a positive impact on lane capacity.
All of the works have been planned with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible to residents, businesses and commuters.
Once completed, the work will be the latest in a raft of improvements being carried out under the City Region programme. The Council was awarded £13.6m with the aim of boosting the reliability and resilience of major roads across the city.
Upcoming closures
A new pedestrian crossing is now being installed on the junction between Picton Road and Wellington Road. To allow this to be completed safely, a series of diversions and temporary traffic signals will be in place until mid-October.
- Wellington Road will be closed to vehicles near the junction with Picton Road.
- Diversions will be in place to assist people in avoiding the area.
- Rathbone Road and Picton High Street will have a three-way traffic system in place.
- Bus services will be impacted, including:
- Service 619 (PM)
- Service 204
- Service 60
Regular updates will be provided through the Council’s social media accounts while diversions to public transport routes will be posted on the Merseytravel website.
The Council is gathering thoughts on a number of aspects of our highways and transport service through an online survey. Head to the Council’s website to take part before the end of February.
Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity said: “The safety of all road users is a priority to us, whether they’re driving, walking or wheeling.
“This is a particularly busy location, and we know residents have raised concerns about how difficult it can be to cross safely.
“These upgrades will make a real difference for pedestrians and will help create a safer, more accessible environment for everyone who uses the high street.”
