Background of the proposed works
Pottery Lane is a local distributor road that connects the residential areas of Whiston and Huyton. There are a small number of residential properties on Pottery Lane itself, and the speed limit of the road is 30mph. The road bisects two sections of Stadt Moers Park, therefore there is a potential for a high number of pedestrians crossing the road. Pottery Close is a residential cul-de-sac road consisting of approximately 50 residential properties, also subject to a 30mph speed limit.
A traffic survey undertaken in November 2024 revealed that the mean speed of vehicles heading eastbound were 34mph and for vehicles heading westbound 33mph. The personal injury collision data for the last five years showed there have been two collisions on Pottery Lane around the area of the proposed scheme. One of the collisions resulted in serious injuries, this occurred at the junction of Pottery Lane and Pottery Close junction. Vehicle 1 turned left out of Pottery Close and collided with vehicle 2 travelling in the opposite direction.
The proposed traffic calming and signalised crossing scheme will improve pedestrian and cycle accessibility, as well as providing a safer access between two sections of Stadt Moers Park.
Details of the proposed works
To improve pedestrian links and encourage active travel it is proposed that a signalised sparrow crossing is installed on Pottery Lane to connect the two parts of the park. In addition a new footway leading to Pottery Close from the proposed signalised crossing is to be constructed, as well as uncontrolled crossing and raised table at the junction of Pottery Lane and Pottery Close.
The below location plan shows the extent of the proposed works.
Key elements of scheme
- Active travel improvements – provision of a safer route for cyclists and pedestrians, linking into the wider walking and cycling network.
- Signalised crossing – improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Raised table – reduce speed and improve crossing across Pottery Close.
Have your say
Your views on the proposals are important to us. Therefore we should be grateful if you would provide any formal feedback you have by Friday 6 March 2026.
All the information provided will be treated confidentially and will only be utilised by the Council to evaluate the proposals. In addition a notice will be posted on site and in the local newspaper.
Any objection must be in writing and state the grounds on which it is made. Your views can be submitted via email to Highway.consultations@knowsley.gov.uk or by post;
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Highways Service
1st Floor, Stretton Way Depot
Stretton Way
Huyton
L36 6JF