The aim of this scheme is to promote more sustainable travel by providing the necessary infrastructure for safe cycling within Knowsley. Introducing the Huyton Active Travel Corridor will provide benefits to Knowsley residents through promoting healthier and environmentally friendly travel alternatives. In addition, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has provided funding to encourage active travel schemes.
Background
The Huyton Active travel corridor scheme includes proposal of a new cycleway along Wilson Road, connecting Huyton Business Park to Huyton Village Centre via St John’s Road, St Mary’s Road, The Orchard, and Blacklow Brow.
The project will improve active travel infrastructure to places of employment and commerce. This scheme forms part of the Council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan which seeks to improve active travel infrastructure in the Borough.
This scheme will provide safe active travel facilities to connect Wilson Road with the national cycling infrastructure network, promoting more sustainable and healthy transport.
The below drawings provide further details of the proposed scheme.
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The works will include:
- Segregated Cycleway: A fully segregated cycleway will be installed along Wilson Road, ensuring cyclists have dedicated and safe space to travel.
- Signalised Crossings: Upgrading of Wilson Road/Cronton Road, Brickfields/Manor Farm Road and Wilson Road/Hall Lane signalised junctions, to include pedestrian and cyclist facilities. Two new signalised crossings will also be installed along Wilson Road, in addition to an existing zebra crossing being upgraded to a toucan crossing.
- Further Improvements: Installation of improved signage & road markings, drainage improvements, footway resurfacing, and a redesigned bus stop will improve public realm and make the corridor a more attractive place to walk and cycle.
Huyton Active Travel Corridor FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Why is this happening?
Who is paying for these works?
Funding provided by The City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) is being utilised for this scheme. KMBC has been successfully awarded the CRSTS funding to be used for capital improvement projects and improving the network. Therefore, this funding is ringfenced for schemes of this nature and can’t be used for general highways maintenance.
I am a driver, what are the benefits for me?
If more people choose to walk, wheel or cycle these shorter local trips will provide benefits for all road users. These new active travel routes will encourage non-motorised transport where possible and reduce congestion for those that need to use their vehicles.
Why are trees being removed?
The Wilson Road scheme is committed to improving the environment and providing sustainable transport links. However, to accommodate the cycling infrastructure sufficient width is required and therefore some trees along Wilson Road will have to be removed.
50% of the trees which are planned to be removed are already classed as ‘dead’ or ‘diseased’ trees and therefore are a safety hazard if not removed. Any tree planned to be removed as part of this scheme will be replaced with a 2:1 ratio. In addition, the scheme itself is a sustainable transport scheme which encourages active travel and therefore provides a better alternative than motorised vehicles to a more environmentally friendly modes of transport (cycling).
When is this scheme being constructed?
Works relating to the scheme are scheduled to commence on early November 2025 and will take approximately 10 months to complete.
How will construction of this scheme impact the road network?
Suitable traffic management measures will be put in place to ensure works can be constructed safely and minimise any potential delay on the surrounding road network. The Huyton Active Travel Corridor scheme will be planned to not conflict with other schemes within the area (e.g., Tarbock Island Highway Improvement Scheme).
Why are double yellow lines being introduced?
Double yellow lines are being introduced as part of this scheme to prohibit obstructive parking and to ensure the proposed cycleway remains safe and accessible for intended road users.
Is there a one-way system proposed on St Mary's Road?
The proposed one-way system will provide much needed traffic calming to support the scheme and improve safety. This new arrangement will not affect residential driveway access/egress, vehicles will still be able to use their driveway as usual as the proposed one-way system will only be implemented approx. 8 to 9 metres from the junction of St Mary’s Road/St John’s Road. There are no changes planned to the church parking, but we’ve asked our Parking Team to have a look and see if they can help during funerals or busy times.
What is happening on The Orchard?
We’re only making minimal changes to The Orchard, mainly to improve safety. We’re upgrading the gate in the same location so cyclists can get through more easily which will be supported through introduction of signage. We’re engaging with landowners due to the unadopted status of the road to determine if we can obtain an agreement to maintain it to a Public Right of Way (PRoW) standard.
Will there be any impact on businesses?
All businesses will be able to open/close at their usual hours, works will be planned to minimise any disruption.
How can I contact the project team?
For any further queries or information, please contact the project team by emailing Highways.Consultations@knowsley.gov.uk and the team will get in touch with you.