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.
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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
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.
Liverpool launches nudge behavior road safety trial
The UK’s first nudge-behaviour trial for a new style of potentially life-saving pedestrian crossings, has been launched in Liverpool today (Monday, 18 October).
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.
Funding to improve women’s feeling of safety on transport network
Nearly £270,000 of new funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to invest in making women feel safer on the Liverpool City Region transport network. Emily Spurrell has been awarded the money from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund after working with Liverpool City Council and the TravelSafe Partnership on a joint bid focused on … Read more
Waterfront road closures: Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 September
Cream ‘On the Waterfront’ is bringing four concerts to Liverpool’s Pier Head later this week.
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
Liverpool gets on board a clean green bus plan
Liverpool City Council is to embark on a multi-million pound journey to clean up emissions from the city’s buses.
Historic street set for two week closure
One of Liverpool’s original seven medieval streets is to temporarily close this week as part of a £47m highways scheme in the city centre.
Liverpool launches consultation on next phase of pop-up cycling
Liverpool City Council has today (1 March) launched a month-long consultation on the second phase of its ambitious pop-up cycling network.
£47m highways scheme set for game-changing phase
Two of Liverpool’s most famous roads are to undergo major changes next week as a £47m highways scheme reaches a critical phase.
Post-Brexit freight preparations on roads around Port of Liverpool
Preparations are being made to manage freight traffic accessing the Port of Liverpool when the UK leaves the European Union on 1 January 2021.
City’s e-scooter scheme expands due to demand
Liverpool’s e-scooter trial has been expanded to meet increasing demand.
Bus Gate for key city centre corridor
Cars will be banned from a major road in the heart of Liverpool city centre from tomorrow (Monday, 30 November).
Radical revamp of Lime Street begins!
A major gateway into Liverpool is to undergo a radical revamp from today – Monday, 19 October.
Revamp of key Liverpool road enters new phase
Work on a radical eco-friendly redesign of one of Liverpool’s most famous roads is to enter a new phase next week.The Strand – which runs past the historic Royal Albert Docks, Liverpool ONE and Three Graces and hosted the finale to Liverpool FC’s Champions League homecoming last June – is undergoing a £22m upgrade in a bid to reduce … Read more
New e-scooter trial launched in Liverpool
People in Liverpool will be able to try a new way of getting around the city centre as a new trial of e-scooters begins today.
Discover Liverpool’s newest Art Trail
Following a stunning £4m makeover, you’re invited to take a stroll down Princes Boulevard – and discover Liverpool’s newest art trail. In the heart of Toxteth, explore the unique story of how this community was shaped and reacted to the rise and fall of the British Empire. Download the illustrated map and take an illuminating … Read more