Work has commenced on a tree replacement scheme along Wilson Road in Huyton as part of the installation of the Huyton Active Travel Corridor.
The work will include the removal of trees between the junctions with St John’s Road and Cronton Road over two phases.
Over half of the trees identified for removal are either dead, diseased or generally in a poor condition and will require removing prior to the commencement of the nesting season.
Replacement
Although trees will be removed, more than twice as many will be planted as part of this scheme. Any tree that is removed on Wilson Road will be replaced with a more robust species as sections of the Active Travel works are completed.
Knowsley Council has already planted 30 new trees in the immediate area, including McGoldrick Park and the St Johns Millenium Green to the rear of Manor Farm Shops as part of the replacement programme.
Active Travel Corridor
Work commenced in November 2025 to deliver an Active Travel Corridor, connecting Huyton Business Park to Huyton Village Centre via St John’s Road, St Mary’s Road, The Orchard and Blacklow Brow.
The project aims to improve transport options for people to get to work and also access Huyton Village Centre, which will also benefit drivers if fewer cars are on the roads.
It will also provide safe active travel facilities, connecting Wilson Road with the national cycling infrastructure network, promoting more sustainable and healthy transport.
The works will include:
- Segregated Cycleway: A fully segregated cycleway will be installed along Wilson Road, ensuring cyclists have a dedicated and safe space to travel.
- Signalised Crossings: Upgrading of Wilson Road /Cronton Road, Brickfields / Manor Farm Road and Wilson Road / Hall Lane signalised junctions, to include pedestrian and cyclist facilities. Two new signalised crossings will also be installed along Wilson Road, in addition to an existing zebra crossing being upgraded to a toucan crossing.
- Installation of improved signage and road markings, drainage improvements, footway resurfacing, and a redesigned bus stop will improve public realm and make the corridor a more attractive place to walk and cycle.
An upgrade of the traffic signals at the junction of Brickfields and Wilson Road is underway. The tree works are being carried out up to the end of February in conjunction with the highway improvement works to reduce the levels of disruption and keep costs to a minimum.
The scheme is funded by The City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).
Further information about the Huyton Active Travel Corridor can be found here.