Liverpool looking to curb moving traffic contraventions
Liverpool City Council has launched a six-week long public consultation on proposals to curb moving traffic offences.
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City’s new e-bike scheme launched
Liverpool’s new rental e-bike scheme hits the city’s streets today (Wednesday, 2 November).
Consultation starts on new traffic rules for Lime Street
An Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for Lime Street has begun today – 11 October 2022.
Major city centre road to close for World Car Free Day
One of Liverpool’s busiest roads will be closed to cars next week as the city celebrates World Car Free Day.
Contractors appointed to deliver city’s roads programme
Liverpool City Council has appointed three contractors to deliver a £35m Highways Improvement Programme (HIP).
Bus gate reintroduced in city centre
Cars will be banned from part of a major road in the heart of Liverpool city centre between 7am and midnight, from Monday, 5 September.
Have Your Say on hat-trick of new cycle lanes
A major public consultation is being launched today (Monday, 1 August) to get views on improvements to three cycle routes in Liverpool.
Liverpool to get moving with new e-bike scheme
Cycling in Liverpool is set for an e-revolution after a new bike hire scheme got the green light today.
Lime Street redesign enters final phase
The Lime Street connectivity scheme is about to enter its final phase.
Covid response to support hospitality hotspots wins highways award
Liverpool City Council has won a prestigious award for its support of two hospitality hotspots through the Covid-19 lockdown.
Major highways scheme enters final week
One of Liverpool’s key highways schemes, which was delayed due to the collapse of a contractor, is to complete this week.
Liverpool looks to AI to improve highways investment
Liverpool City Council has turned to Artificial Intelligence in a bid to improve the state of the city’s roads.
Major highways scheme enters final phase
One of Liverpool’s key highways schemes, which was delayed due to the collapse of a contractor, is about to enter its final phase.
City centre connectivity scheme solution proposed
Amendments to the redesign of one of Liverpool’s major roads are being proposed to city councillors next week.
BLOG: “It’s been busy, challenging and rewarding”
Five months into her role as Liverpool City Council’s Interim Chief Highways Officer, Karen Agbabiaka talks about the changes she’s making and the road ahead for Liverpool… Karen has been tasked with overhauling the city’s approach to highways, in the wake of the Best Value report. With three decades of experience under her belt, she’s … Read more
Phase one of The Strand redevelopment – UPDATE
Phase one of the redevelopment of Liverpool’s waterfront gateway – The Strand – has been completed.
Contractors appointed to stalled highways schemes
Liverpool City Council has appointed contractors to complete the remaining highways schemes which had stalled following the collapse of VIAM.
Lime Street roadworks – statement
Liverpool City Council has legally terminated the contract for the Lime Street development scheme, owing to the contractor, MNCN, going into administration.
The “green” streets of Liverpool!
Liverpool’s net zero carbon drive was given a boost earlier this month when work resumed on Kingsley Road, featuring eco plant machinery, electric vans, and innovative carbon-saving material. Liverpool City Council appointed local contractor Huyton Asphalt Ltd, via its Highways Framework, to deliver the road improvement works at Kingsley Road. In support of the region’s … Read more
Statement on West Derby Road pop-up cycle lane
Cllr Daniel Barrington, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Transport and Environment, explains the future of the pop-up cycle lane on West Derby Road. “I’ve had a number of concerns since the pop-up cycle lane on West Derby Road was first introduced. It was brought in without consultation with local residents, businesses and councillors. It has caused … Read more