Sefton Council are improving our streets and transport network to our Sefton 2030 Vision, throughout the whole of the Borough of Sefton.
The Southport Eastern Access improvement scheme spans from Eastbank Street / Bridge Street to Kew Roundabout and connects to Foul Lane and Meols Cop Station. Our scheme is focused on introducing new and upgraded junctions and active travel (walking and cycling) routes along Scarisbrick New Road, Southport Road, Kew Roundabout, Foul Lane, Meols Cop Road, Norwood Road and Haig Avenue. We want to make it easier for vehicles, cyclists and those walking to move around the area.
The improvement scheme has been split up into several sperate areas, where we will improve junctions for walking and cycling accessibility. Phasing of how each area of the scheme is planned to be delivered is outlined below:
Phase 1 – To be delivered in 2025
Bispham Road Junction
Sussex Road Junction
Foul Lane Cycleway Enhancement (corridor improvement).
Phase 2 – To be delivered in 2026
Kew Roundabout
Phase 3 – To be delivered in 2027 (subject to funding)
Castlemore Junction
Meols Cop Active Travel
Hampton Road Tiger Crossing
Virginia Street Roundabout
Bridge Street Junction
The Map below shows the walking and cycling improvements as well as the junctions which are going to be improved. For more detailed plans, check out the related links on this page.
Southport is recognised as a key area in the borough’s plans to grow the economy and better public spaces and transport networks will help towards this. The Southport Eastern Access improvement scheme will improve the road network, footways and cycling routes between the town centre and the Southport Road border in Kew.
Our plans look to improve the overall conditions for all users including drivers, walkers and cyclists. Our plans will help to tackle congestion issues for motorists and "rat running" on key routes to and from Southport town centre, including Scarisbrick New Road and through the local area including Norwood Road, Meols Cop Road and Butts Lane. Our plans will also help to improve access to Kew Retail Park and the wider area and the industrial units on Crowland Street and to update walking and cycling paths at the eastern side of the town.
The Southport Eastern Access improvement scheme gives us the chance to develop traffic calming and safety measures as well as to improve the overall look and feel of key public areas as part of an additional scheme.
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