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Find current and upcoming roadworks, road closures and traffic restrictions across Liverpool. Search by road or area and check dates, disruption levels and practical alternatives.

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St Nicholas Place

City Centre waterfront

Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

26 May 2026 – until further notice

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

St Nicholas Place has been closed since 26 May 2026 until further notice. Merseytravel lists an ongoing diversion for service 2, which omits St Nicholas Place and nearby waterfront stops.

Affected section: St Nicholas Place and adjacent bus route section

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversion: service 2 uses New Quay, King Edward Street, Great Howard Street and Paisley Street. Check the notice for stop changes in each direction.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3277B

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Walton Breck Road

Anfield

Roadworks · Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

24 Aug 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 (expected finish)

Disruption: Major

What is happening and travel advice

The eastbound section between Sleepers Hill and Kemp Avenue is closed from 24 August for approximately seven months as part of regeneration works affecting Walton Breck Road and Oakfield Road. Merseytravel lists diversions for several bus routes.

Affected section: Eastbound, between Sleepers Hill and Kemp Avenue

Direction: Eastbound

Source travel advice: This is an eastbound restriction on the stated section. Check the official notice for service-specific diversions and allow extra time around Anfield.

Source: Merseytravel · Walton Breck Road/Oakfield Road (Part Two)

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Wellington Road

Wavertree

Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

1 Sept 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 (expected finish)

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

Wellington Road is closed at its junction with Picton Road from 1 September for approximately 46 days. Merseytravel lists diversions for bus services 60, 204 and 619.

Affected section: At the junction with Picton Road

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversions vary by service; check the Merseytravel notice. Services 60 and 204 are routed via nearby roads including Smithdown Road and Childwall Road.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3564A

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Kings Parade

Waterfront

Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

20 Sept 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 (expected finish)

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

Kings Parade is closed from 20 September for approximately 14 days because of an event at the Arena and Conference Centre. Merseytravel lists bus diversions for services 4 and 4A.

Affected section: Liverpool waterfront, around the Arena and Conference Centre

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversion: services 4 and 4A use Wapping, Chaloner Street and Sefton Street. Check the notice for affected stops.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3596

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Cook Street

City Centre

Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

21 Sept 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 (expected finish)

Disruption: Not assessed

What is happening and travel advice

Cook Street is listed as closed, with several Wirral bus services terminating at Whitechapel instead of continuing to Cook Street.

Official diversion (bus): Outbound services 407 and 437 start at Sir Thomas Street, stand SC. Services 432, 433, 464, 471 and 472 start at stand SD. Check the notice for your service.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3383

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Regent Road

Kirkdale

Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

21 Sept 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 (expected finish)

Disruption: Not assessed

What is happening and travel advice

The section of Regent Road between Saltney Street and Dublin Street is listed as closed. Bus services 2, 800 and 838 have route changes.

Affected section: Between Saltney Street and Dublin Street

No verified alternative route is supplied in this listing. Check the official notice and allow additional journey time.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3490A

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Commercial Road

Kirkdale

Overnight closure · Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

28 Sept 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 (expected finish)

20:00 – 05:00 next morning · selected nights · UK time

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

The northbound section between Garage Slip Road and Stanley Road is closed for approximately four nights from 28 September, 20:00 to 05:00 each night. Merseytravel lists diversions for bus services 54, 54A and 56.

Affected section: Northbound, between Garage Slip Road and Stanley Road

Direction: Northbound

Closure nights (finish the following morning where shown)

  • 28 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 29 Sept 2026, 05:00
  • 29 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 30 Sept 2026, 05:00
  • 30 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 1 Oct 2026, 05:00
  • 1 Oct 2026, 20:00 – 2 Oct 2026, 05:00

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversion: services 54 and 54A use Lambeth Road and Stanley Road; service 56 also uses Melrose Road. Drivers should follow signed directions on site.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3332A

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Richard Kelly Drive

Walton

Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

28 Sept 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 (expected finish)

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

Richard Kelly Drive is closed between Walton Hall Avenue and Utting Avenue from 28 September for approximately eight days. Merseytravel lists bus diversions for services 214 and 215.

Affected section: Between Walton Hall Avenue and Utting Avenue

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversion: services 214 and 215 use Walton Hall Avenue, Queens Drive and Utting Avenue.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3269

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Upper Parliament Street

Toxteth

Overnight closure · Full closure

Happening now (scheduled)

30 Sept 2026 – 14 Oct 2026

19:00 – 03:00 next morning · selected nights · UK time

Disruption: Not assessed

What is happening and travel advice

Evening closures affect the St James junction on selected dates. Services 26, 27, 82, 82A, 204, 500 and X4 are diverted during the closures.

Affected section: St James junction

Closure nights (finish the following morning where shown)

  • 30 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 1 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 1 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 2 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 5 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 6 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 6 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 7 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 7 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 8 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 8 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 9 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 12 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 13 Oct 2026, 03:00
  • 13 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 14 Oct 2026, 03:00

No verified alternative route is supplied in this listing. Check the official notice and allow additional journey time.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3595

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Speke Boulevard

Speke

Overnight closure · Full closure

Starts 2 Oct 2026 at 19:00

2 Oct 2026 – 3 Oct 2026

19:00 – 05:00 next morning · selected nights · UK time

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

Speke Boulevard is scheduled to close eastbound from Woodend Avenue to the Higher Road bridge on Friday 2 October for approximately one night, 19:00 to 05:00 the next day.

Affected section: Eastbound from Woodend Avenue to the Higher Road bridge

Direction: Eastbound

Closure nights (finish the following morning where shown)

  • 2 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 3 Oct 2026, 05:00

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversion: service 3A uses Woodend Avenue, Hillfoot Avenue and Higher Road; X4 also diverts via Woodend Avenue and Hillfoot Avenue. Drivers should follow signed directions.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3590A

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Regent Road

Kirkdale

Full closure

Starts 4 Oct 2026 at 06:00

4 Oct 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

06:00 – 12:00 · UK time

Disruption: Moderate

What is happening and travel advice

Regent Road is scheduled to close for the Everton 10K on Sunday 4 October 2026, approximately 06:00 to 12:00. The Merseytravel notice lists a diversion for bus service 2.

Affected section: Everton 10K event route on Regent Road

Official diversion (bus): Official bus diversion: service 2 uses New Quay, King Edward Street, Great Howard Street and Derby Road. Follow event traffic management and signed diversions.

Source: Merseytravel · RW3030

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