Over an extended period of time, concerns have been raised regarding pedestrian and cyclist safety, vehicle speeds, and the lack of dedicated active travel infrastructure along Wilson Road and its connecting routes in Huyton. Specifically, there have been numerous enquiries referencing speeding vehicles, limited crossing facilities, and the need for improved connectivity between Wilson Road and Huyton Village Centre.
From reviewing the road layout, traffic flow, and collision records, it is proposed that introducing a new cycleway along Wilson Road, upgrading existing crossing facilities, and implementing traffic management measures would overall enhance safety and encourage active travel. The scheme will include the construction of a cycleway by widening the existing footway into the grass verge, improving connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.
Proposal details
To support these improvements, the following measures are proposed:
- Two new signalised pedestrian and cycle crossings and the upgrade of an existing zebra crossing to a signalised crossing at key locations along Wilson Road.
- Traffic calming measures in the form of sinusoidal humps on St Mary’s Road, St Agnes Road, and Graham’s Road.
- A 20mph Speed Limit Order on St Mary’s Road, St Agnes’ Road, Graham’s Road, Oakwood Drive, Rydal Road, The Park, Greenhill place, College Fields and St Catherine’s Close.
- A One-Way Traffic Order on St Mary’s Road with St John’s Road to permit traffic to travel in an easterly direction only.
- Double yellow lines (No Waiting at Any Time) on Wilson Road to improve highway safety and accessibility.
The scheme will improve sustainable choices for travelling to local employment, education, retail, health, and recreation facilities. Walking and cycling can make a very positive contributions to improving health and tackling obesity, improving accessibility, tackling congestion, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the local environment.
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Have your say
Your views on the proposals are important to us. We should be grateful if you would provide any feedback you have by 23rd December 2025. All the information provided will be treated confidentially and will only be used by the Council to evaluate the proposals.
Any objection must be in writing, stating the grounds on which it is made.
You can send your responses in writing to;
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Legal Services
Nutgrove Villa
Westmorland Road
Huyton
L36 6GA
Or by email to Highway.consultations@knowsley.gov.uk