A52 Roman Bank update – Major improvements successfully come to a start

Roman Bank October update

What we achieved in September and what we have planned over the coming month, including how it may impact local residents.

General

  • Set-up site compound and received initial material deliveries

Phase 1 – from Burgh road junction to 143 Roman Bank

  • Replaced kerbs and damaged pedestrian barrier
  • Re-instated damaged footpath edgings
  • Excavated and replaced damaged footpaths, including new surfacing
  • Installed a new tactile pedestrian crossing

Phase 2 – from 143 to 161 Roman Bank

  • Removed asphalt surfacing, damaged footpath, blocked gullies and old kerb lines
  • Started installation of new storm drainage system
  • Installed kerb lines and new gully pots under the road

What's happening in October

Phase 2 – from 143 to 161 Roman Bank

  • Complete installation of new storm drainage system
  • Remove and replace all remaining kerbs and edgings for road and footpaths
  • Remove and replace damaged footway and carriageway with new, thicker asphalt road and footpath sections
  • Relocate/re-install street lighting columns and road signs

Phase 3 – from 161 Roman Bank to the Co-op access

  • Begin carriageway excavation works
  • Start installation of new storm drainage system
  • Begin removal of old, damaged kerbs and footpath

Current/Ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full road closure between 143 and 161 Roman Bank

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full road closure between 161 Roman Bank to the Co-op access

Please note that pedestrian access will be maintained for residents and businesses, except when works are being carried directly outside a property (exact location will change as the scheme progresses).

Those affected will be notified in advance and are encouraged to speak to the site team to discuss any accommodations that can be made.

Private and on-street parking on within the immediate area of works will also be restricted.

However, restrictions on two 'limited-time' parking zones on Sea View Road, between the junction with Hoylake Drive and the junction with Roman Bank, will be suspended during the project to provide alternative parking.

Published: 2nd October 2020