The next phase of works to install an Active Travel Corridor along the A562 Higher Road in Halewood is scheduled to commence on Monday 6 October.
Knowsley Council is delivering a 2km Active Travel Corridor along the A562 Higher Road as part of a wider £30m investment in Halewood.
The Active Travel Corridor will provide improved pedestrian and cycling facilities, linking shopping, leisure and green space amenities in Halewood.
The previous phase of works, delivered between Finch Lane and Leathers Lane, was completed in July, around 13 weeks ahead of schedule.
The initial works included:
- The introduction of a new segregated cycleway along Higher Road from Finch Lane to Leathers Lane
- The removal of the Higher Road / Baileys Lane roundabout and the creation of a new traffic signalised junction, which will improve junction capacity, improve safety and provide pedestrian and cycling crossing facilities
- A realignment of the carriageway and introduction of an enhanced central reserve between the junctions with Finch Lane and Baileys Lane. This will reduce traffic speeds, improve safety and new landscaped areas
- The installation of new traffic signals with pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at Finch Lane, promoting road safety for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as improving vehicular access to and from Everton Football Club’s Finch Farm training facility and Hale Village
- General infrastructure improvements have also been completed.
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Next phase of works
The next phase of works will deliver active travel improvements along A562 Higher Road from Leathers Lane to Torrington Drive.
The next phase of works will deliver a new 3m wide segregated cycleway immediately adjacent to the roadway on the southern side of A562 Higher Road. The width of the road will be reduced and the carriageway will be resurfaced due to the profile change. The junction at Wood Road will also be remodelled to include upgraded pedestrian and new cycle facilities. The works to the junction at Wood Road will not commence until the later stages of the project.
The works are scheduled to be completed in spring 2026.
Cllr Tony Brennan, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said: “Residents have been extremely patient while extensive improvement works have been taking place. Our vision is for Halewood to become more accessible for everyone and we want residents from all corners of the town to enjoy the improved facilities that are being created. Active travel improvements provide a host of benefits; improving people’s health and wellbeing, reducing congestion and pollution and making the local area more accessible to a wider range of people.”
How are the works being funded?
Funding for the Higher Road improvement works has been secured from UK Government, the Liverpool City Region Sustainable Travel Settlement and S106 contributions from developers involved in the East of Halewood development.