Liverpool’s Ropewalks District has undergone extensive renovations costing £5m, with works being carried out in the streets of Fleet Street, Colquitt Street, Back Colquitt Street, and Ropewalks Square. Liverpool City Council received £5m from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Strategic Investment Fund for the project, which included the installation of new street furniture, bins, bollards, and street lighting, as well as the replacement of all existing footway and carriageway surfaces.
The area is known for its historic connection to the rope-making industry, and its long and narrow streets have led to congestion and safety issues. The recent improvements were implemented due to the district’s growing prominence as a cultural and artistic centre, with the hope of increasing accessibility and improving the experience for people. This marked the second phase of the highways enhancements to Ropewalks District, after £3.7m of improvements were made to Wood Street and Slater Street in 2021 and 2022.
In addition, Liverpool City Council has just announced a new phase of its Highways Investment Programme (HIP), earmarking £11m for an eco-friendly maintenance programme designed to improve the environmental footprint of highways construction. The HIP programme has already delivered 70 schemes to date across 2022 and 2023, with £19.425m invested in highways infrastructure. The upgrade of over 29 roads is now in progress, following the success of the initial HIP programme.
Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, praised the recent renovation of Ropewalks District, stating that “the investment we’ve made has helped to make our streets more accessible, cleaner and safer for everyone.” Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Highways, noted that due to the district’s growing popularity, congestion, air pollution, and road safety had become big issues. However, Ropewalks District now has a high-quality public realm, making it a safer, more accessible, and more pleasant experience for all concerned
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