Liverpool cues up May start for Walton Breck Road upgrades
The city council’s cabinet meeting next week is set to rubber-stamp a £4m package of highway improvements, part of its wider £250m regeneration programme for the Anfield area.
A report going before cabinet on Tuesday 24 February recommends awarding a contract to deliver the upgrades.
Plans include resurfaced carriageways and footpaths, upgraded pedestrian crossings, and enhanced bus stop facilities. Parking arrangements will also be reviewed in response to feedback from local people.
The local authority has worked with AECOM to reach this stage, with consultation being carried out last summer.
The final design has been shaped in partnership with Merseytravel, Liverpool Football Club, emergency services and the community, following a series of consultation events held last year.
Residents’ views have influenced junction layouts, crossing points, matchday traffic management and the timing of construction to minimise disruption.
Should sign-off be given, work is scheduled to begin in May, with advance notice provided for any road closures or diversions. The scheme is expected to take seven months to complete.
Cllr Nick Small, LCC cabinet member for growth and economy, said: “The Anfield Regeneration Programme is an ambitious long-term investment that will deliver real benefits for people living and working in the area.
“Alongside the improvements to Walton Breck Road, we’re developing a range of projects to make better use of local space, attract new businesses and increase the availability of affordable homes.
“We’ve listened closely to residents and businesses throughout this process, and we’re excited to move forward with plans that reflect their priorities and support Anfield’s continued growth.”
One must hope that the upgrades include signage to remind visitors that we drive on the left.
By St Domingo
So much dereliction round there at the Walton Breck Road area, why is it taking so long to build it up. The San Mames stadium in Bilbao is a relatively new build but it’s surrounded by modern apartments and infrastructure, including a tram stop.
Meanwhile the streets round the Anfield Rd/Stanley Park End of the stadium look really attractive with period houses and hotel conversions, plus mature trees.
By Anonymous
Is this the same LCC who have done nothing except choke the area around the new Everton Stadium and spent 50p at Sandhill station , not to mention the outrageous open air cattle pens for the fans trying to get on a train. It would be interesting if PNW asked for a clarification form LCC.
By Paul - Woolton
Hopefully not blocking off more roads like they have with Anfield Road which was in direct contradiction to plans stated prior to previous development around the ground.
By Local Resident
What happened to Anfield Square and the retail park that was planned? Another LCC fail.
By Anonymous
Still no tram line connecting both stadiums to the city centre. Chaos around Everton’s ground and wasteland around Anfield. Rotheram is a waste of oxygen. Labour ruined this city.
By Anonymous
Like putting lipstick on a pig. Is it a decade since the announcement of the transformation of Anfield. The biggest issue is the sheer amount of derelict shops , there needs to be a proper plan to CPO the worst blocks , demolish and replace with housing, other key sites being used to shake down Liverpool fans for parking fees instead of being built out . As for Anfield Square it sums up LCC , years of promises about a hotel, refuse to sell to the club now scrabbling around looking for a meanwhile use .
By Anon
Anonymous 12.22 pm, this is a city council issue nothing to do with Steve Rotherham. Please keep up.
By Anonymous
Transport is a Metro Major issue not LCC and he’s not interested in trams or rail development only bikes and bendy busses. Other prorities I’m afraid.
By Anon
Anon 3.22pm, transport and the possibility of trams would be an issue for Steve Rotheram, yes lack of development in the area is down to LCC but the Mayor needs to be more visionary and believe we can get trams and not bendy buses.
By Anonymous
I think Liverpool FC needs a new stadium and the whole area in Anfield a complete rebuild just like Stretford with Manchester United FC stadium and the whole surrounding area that will be regenerated. It’not a few million the area will need but several billion. It is not normal that a country as prosperous as the UK allows towns like this to fall into such neglect decay with no consideration for the people living there. This part of Liverpool requires a huge regeneration plan.
By John
Anfield stadium is much improved however compared to the likes of Everton, MCFC, Spurs and Arsenal it a bit third division. Liverpool FC really needs a new stadium fit for the 21st century.
By Anonymous