Residents seeking information about the status of Queens Drive can find answers to their questions from the frequently asked questions (FAQs) compiled by the local council. New flood sensors and signage are currently being installed and are expected to be tested during the festive season. The road could begin to reopen as soon as early January if everything goes to plan. People are thanked for their patience while the work is ongoing.
Physical works for Queens Drive, damaged by flooding in August, have now been completed. This includes CCTV accessibility and repairs to the carriageway and footway. There has also been an evaluation report on the road bridge. New signs have been erected stating that the road is liable to flooding. New gully sensors and variable message signboards have been delayed and the target is to have them installed within three months. An update is forthcoming about the possible use of temporary signs.
The council is conducting a risk assessment to ensure safety and will perform upgrades which include the replacement of all the street lights with a modern LED standard. More work will be done to verify the state of the existing carriageway and footway fitted. The Environment Agency has secured funding to fit rain gauges, including one near Queens Drive. The council extended thanks to residents and motorists for their support during the ongoing work.
Queens Drive’s closure will continue until November 16th. The closure will allow works including tree trimming, prunning and twelve-inch removals. The gully upgrades have already been completed and work is ongoing with the rail bridge. Liverpool City Council is also looking into additional signs. As well as the planned repairs, the council is checking for leaks and repairs in advance of the road opening
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