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Construction has commenced this week on the third phase of an extensive upgrade project for Walton Breck Road and its surrounding vicinity. Managed by Eric Wright on behalf of Liverpool City Council, this latest stage aims to introduce a series of enhancements focused on boosting safety, improving accessibility, and enriching the overall environment for local residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
The project represents an investment nearing £4 million, with its final design significantly influenced by input gathered from the community through multiple consultation sessions. Feedback from residents has played a key role in determining the configuration of junctions and the placement of pedestrian crossings within the scope of the works. As part of the improvements, roads and footpaths will be resurfaced, pedestrian crossings will see upgrades, and bus stop facilities will be enhanced. Additionally, Back Rockfield Road is set to be fully pedestrianised to create a safer space for pedestrians navigating the area.
Initial surveys and preparatory work on site have already started, and temporary road and lane closures are scheduled to begin from Monday, 10 August. These closures will take place in phases designed to limit disruption and are expected to remain throughout the project’s duration, which is projected to conclude in March of the following year. In particular, Walton Breck Road will have a daytime one-way closure permitting traffic only from Kemp Avenue to Robson Street from 10 August 2026 until 11 March 2027. Subsequently, a full daytime closure between Robson Street and Kemp Avenue is planned from 11 March 2027 to 30 March 2027 to facilitate final carriageway resurfacing.
In addition to these, side roads will also experience temporary closures at specific times: Back Rockfield Road from 10 August to 28 September; Gilman Street between 16 September and 11 November; and Pulford Street from 4 November to 28 January. This third phase builds upon prior maintenance activities executed by Dowhigh and Cadent, which addressed highways and gas network work along the route. Councillor Dan Barrington, the Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, emphasized the council’s commitment to minimizing inconvenience: “We have been working closely with Dowhigh, Cadent and Eric Wright to minimise disruption for people living and working in the area. Residents will be kept informed at every step of the works. The work that we are carrying out on Walton Breck Road is for residents first and foremost. When complete, it will provide a safer, more reliable and more accessible route for everyone who uses it. We appreciate everyone’s patience while the works take place, and we’re confident the end result will bring real, long-term benefits to the community.”
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