Road and highway maintenance
The council has a duty to make roads, pavements and
other areas that it controls are as safe as possible. Any hazards
in the highway caused as a result of an accident, damage or
vandalism may be considered a risk to the public and should be
reported to the council.
How do I report a fault or hazard
Please contact us on 0151 443 2400 or email road.maintenance@knowsley.gov.uk.
If your report is an emergency we will take the necessary steps
to control the situation. If it is not an emergency
we will class it as routine work based on the type of
damage.
What type of fault or hazard should I report?
Damages in the highway which should be reported may include the
following:
- Gully or drain cover missing.
- Wall exposing a large drop to the rear on either the pavement
or road.
- Pedestrian guard railing protruding into the pavement or
road.
- Fencing protruding into the pavement or road.
- Concrete bollard knocked over onto the pavement or road.
- Inspection cover missing or damaged.
- Bridge parapets damaged.
- Oil spillages on the road.
- Traffic signal lights not working or traffic light head broken
or hanging loose.
Expenditure on the highway
Please click here to
download a document featuring more detailed information about
expenditure on the highway.