Cyclists, pedestrians and motorists, as well as local businesses, are being encouraged to share their views on Sefton Councilâs scheme to improve transport links for all who use the Maritime Corridor.
Stretching from Switch Island to the Netherton Way (A5038), the Maritime Corridor links Atlantic Park to the wider region. It includes junctions on Ormskirk Road (A59), Dunnings Bridge Road (A5036) and Netherton Way (A5038), as well as the local road network. The Corridor is also key to connecting the Port of Liverpool with the wider region and is a recognised area for potential economic growth by both the Council and the Liverpool City Region.
The Maritime Corridor scheme proposes improvement works at five key junctions, as well as enhancements to walking and cycling routes. The public consultation will run until Sunday 28th March 2021 and feedback from the survey will be incorporated into development plans while funding is sought for the improvements.
As part of the Councilâs 2030 vision, all improvement plans for the Boroughâs streets and transport networks take into account the need to tackle the wider Climate Change Emergency while improving the health and wellbeing of its residents.
Schemes aim to keep people active and encourage them to think about alternative and green modes of transport that will improve air quality, while at the same time reducing congestion and enhancing access for residents, visitors and businesses alike.
Cllr John Fairclough, Sefton Councilâs Cabinet Member for Locality Services, said: âWe are improving our streets and transport networks throughout the whole of the Borough to support our Sefton 2030 Vision. The intention is to make it easier to move around and to improve links across the region and beyond, while also including active travel measures that support the health and wellbeing of our communities. Itâs also vital that we maintain our commitment to taking positive action towards a low carbon transport network and supporting Seftonâs Climate Emergency objectives.
âThe scheme around the Maritime Corridor area is just one part of this wider approach which will aim to improve connectivity and reduce congestion, improving air quality and health, while not forgetting the opportunity to unlock the areaâs economic potential.
âThe planned improvements to junctions and active travel routes for pedestrians and people who cycle are at a very early stage of development, and we would encourage all residents and businesses to use this consultation period to get involved and help to shape the scheme as it moves forward.â
The consultation, along with maps of the proposed junction improvements and cycle provisions, can be accessed on the Your Sefton Your Say website and will be open until Sunday 28th March 2021.
Feedback will be reviewed and considered in the development of the schemeâs next stages. A report summarising the consultation responses and next stages will be produced and made available on the Council website.
