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Planned Construction

Construction started 3rd March 2025 (03/03/2025) and is planned to be completed December 2025.

How will this impact me?

During construction there will be several different footway and road closures at various times as the works progress. Unfortunately, there may be some delay to journey times as a result. Further details of these closures will be posted on this page as works progress, however a brief summary of the roads impacted are outlined below:

On-going

Norwood Road, Sussex Road and Peel Street junction - Works begin first on the Norwood Road, Sussex Road and Peel Street junction. When these works occur, movement from Norwood Road in and out of Peel Street and Sussex Road will be prohibited at times due to the roads being closed.

Dates: 07/03/2025 - August 2025

Norwood Road - During off peak travel times, 9:30am to 3:30pm there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Norwood Road.

Dates: 10/03/2025 - August 2025

Upcoming

Norwood Road/Avenue, Tithebarn Road and Bispham Road junction - Works begin on the Norwood Road/Avenue, Tithebarn Road and Bispham Road junction late August 2025. When these works occur, movement from Norwood Road/Avenue in and out of Bispham Road and Tithebarn Road will be prohibited at times due to the roads being closed.

Dates: August 2025 - December 2025

Norwood Road/Avenue - During off peak travel times, 9am to 3:30pm there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Norwood Road/Avenue.

Dates: August 2025 - December 2025

For a detailed phasing plan of construction and traffic management for April - May 2025, click on the document below.

MC Phasing Plan April-May 2025

(pdf 117KB)

The Council recognise that a scheme of this nature and size may cause disruption for some and would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause you and will endeavour to complete these works as soon as practical.

Please check back once the work has started for more detailed information about lane closures.

Impact on bus services

Please note there will be some disruption to bus services. Merseytravel customers can find out further information regarding travel updates/roadworks diversions on the Merseytravel website with the following link: Travel Updates in the Liverpool City Region | Merseytravel

Progress Pictures

March 2025.

Pictures below of Southport Eastern Access Phase 1, Norwood Road, Sussex Road and Peel Street junction.

A picture of Southport Eastern Access Phase 1 site progress, Norwood Road, Sussex Road and Peel Street junction in March 2025

February 2025

Pictures below of Southport Eastern Access site compound all operational as works start on Norwood Road, Sussex Road and Peel Street junction.

January 2025

Pictures below of the Southport Eastern Access site compound preparing to start on site.

Picture of Southport Eastern Access site compound preparing to start on site.