A proposed £300 million investment would fund pothole repairs, safer roads and wider transport improvements across all six boroughs. The plans are due to be considered by Combined Authority leaders next week.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a significant investment package exceeding £300 million to upgrade local transport networks. This initiative, designed to improve the daily commutes of residents across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral, represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in the region to date. The funding is specifically aimed at accelerating road repairs, addressing pothole issues, and enhancing key transport routes used by buses, cyclists, and motorists. This new allocation will complement over £233 million already committed to highway improvements, bringing the total investment in the region's local roads to more than £500 million.
The financial support is sourced from a £1.6 billion transport settlement for the city region, which is dedicated to fostering the development of a more integrated transport network. A portion of the package, £21 million, is earmarked for highway safety improvements that align with the region's Vision Zero strategy, which seeks to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries.
Furthermore, £30 million has been designated to upgrade bus stops, shelters, and accessibility at both bus and rail stations. Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram emphasized the importance of this investment, stating that people judge the transport network by the journeys they make every day.
According to Rotheram, the project will help repair roads, improve safety, and continue the development of a modern, integrated transport system for the entire region.
