Work is progressing well on a major improvement scheme for the East Lancashire Road (A580) at the junction with Moorgate Road in Kirkby.
From Monday, 28 April, the works will change focus, and motorists are advised that this will mean a change in the traffic management in place around the works.
From Monday 28 April 2025 – 4 June 2025:
The works will take place on the central islands on the eastern and western arms of East Lancashire Road, works will continue off network on the Northwest Quadrant and Ribblers Lane to finish the footway works.
During this time, the right turn from East Lancashire Road onto Moorgate Road North will remain closed. The right turn onto Moorgate Road South will also be closed.
Please note:
- The left turn from Moorgate Road South going west on East Lancashire Road towards Liverpool will remain CLOSED.
- The left turn from East Lancashire Road onto Moorgate Road North will be REOPENED.
For further details on this scheme and future phases, please visit: www.knowsley.gov.uk/M57.
Should you observe any urgent or out-of-hours issues with traffic management (e.g. cones, signage, temporary signals), please contact the 24-hour helpline on 0800 0232 334.
What are the works for?
The work will improve traffic flow and enhance active travel options at the junction.
The project is part of Knowsley Council’s wider strategy to improve active travel infrastructure, connect key destinations across the borough and reduce congestion.
The improvements are expected to contribute to economic growth, reduce air pollution, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
The improvements will be delivered in two phases. Phase one will start on Monday 24 February 2025 and is expected to last for 10 months.
Phase two at the Junction 4 of the M57 is expected to start in December 2025.
Phase one works include:
- Widening Moorgate Road South to create an additional lane to improve traffic flow.
- New signalised cycle crossings on Moorgate Road South and East Lancashire Road.
- Resurfacing roads and footways to enhance the overall quality of the road network.
- Reducing the speed limit from 50mph to 40mph between Alchemy Way and the boundary with Liverpool to improve safety for all road users.
- Banning the left turn from Moorgate Road South onto East Lancashire Road which will improve junction efficiency and reduce crossing points.
- New safety cameras to enhance road safety
Other planned road closures and diversions
Monday 24 February – 31 October 2025:
- The right turn onto Ribblers Lane from Moorgate Road North southbound carriageway (travelling towards the East Lancashire Road), will be closed for the full durations of the works. A diversion will be in provided.
- The right turn from Ribblers Lane onto Moorgate Road North southbound carriageway (travelling towards the East Lancashire Road), will be closed and a diversion will be in provided.
- The left turn from Moorgate Road North into Ribblers Lane and the left turn from Ribblers Lane on Moorgate Road North will remain open.
Until Monday, 28 April the following apply:
- The left turn from East Lancashire Road (travelling towards St Helens) onto Moorgate Road North will be closed and a diversion will be in place.
- East Lancashire Road will be reduced to one lane heading towards St Helens.
- Moorgate Road South (travelling towards Kirkby) will be reduced to two lanes on the approach to the junction with East Lancashire Road.
- Moorgate Road North (travelling towards Kirkby) will be reduced to one lane until motorists have passed the works area.
- The left turn from Moorgate Road South onto East Lancashire Road towards Liverpool, will be prohibited for the full duration of the works. This will become permanent once the works have finished.
Regular updates will be published here on Knowsley News and on the council website www.knowsley.gov.uk/M57
To report any problems with the traffic management please contact 0800 023 2334.