ROCKET JUNCTION IN LINE FOR MAJOR FACELIFT
An important junction on the key eastern gateway into Liverpool city centre is in line for a major facelift.
Liverpool Land Development Company has unveiled plans to transform the Rocket
junction at the end of the M62 motorway with a range of measures that will improve
its appearance both during the day and at night.
The project provides safety and security improvements and will involve cleaning and treating the imposing Queens Drive flyover and the installation of new artwork and feature lighting.
The subways will be refurbished and enhanced with new security features, while the
carriageways will be upgraded with new traffic signals, signage and road markings.
Enhanced crossing points, tree and hedgerow planting, the replacement of pedestrian fencing and improved street furniture are also part of the plans.
Subject to planning approvals, work on the scheme will begin as early as next month, which will mean the 20-week contract should be complete by the end of December in time for the start of Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year.
Most of the work will be undertaken during the day, but some work will need to be carried out at night due to access restrictions.
Inevitably a scheme of this nature will cause some traffic disruption. However, every
effort will be made to keep delays to a minimum.
Commenting on the plans Liverpool Land Development Company Chief Executive, Ian Hassall, said: “The Rocket junction is an important gateway to Liverpool and provides many visitors with their first impression of the city.
“For many years there have been calls for this area to be improved and this project
will create a unique and exciting entrance to Liverpool.
“It will also significantly improve the local environment for people living and working in the area,” added Mr Hassall.
Over the next few weeks LLDC will keep residents and businesses fully informed on what works will be carried out and how this will impact on them. The project will complement the other improvements which are currently in progress along the Edge Lane corridor.
Representatives will be available in Oakvale Church Hall, Edge Lane Drive on Friday 27th July 2007 from 6pm to 8pm to discuss the plans and answer any questions regarding the scheme. Please visit http://www.edgelane.info for more images and information.
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