Based on a consultation exercise undertaken in Spring 2022, Les Transformations de Southport Phase 1 public realm scheme comprising of a new streetscape layout for Market Street, King Street and Eastbank Street was developed. These works will comprise of footway widening and new footway paving, new kerbing, new carriageway materials, new street furniture and tree planting with additional planted areas together with improved pedestrian crossings to create a significantly improved appearance on these streets.
Planned Construction
Works start on 6th January 2025 and are expected to last through to the Autumn of 2025.
How will this impact me?
During construction there will be several different footway and road closures at various times as the works progress. Unfortunately, there may be some delay to journey times as a result. Further details of these closures will be posted on this page as works progress, however a brief summary of the roads impacted are outlined below:
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For a detailed phasing plan of construction and traffic management for February - March 2025, click on the document below.
LTDS Phasing Plan Feb-Mar 2025 | ![]() |
The Council recognise that a scheme of this nature and size may cause disruption for some and would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause you and will endeavour to complete these works as soon as practical.
Please check back once the work has started for more detailed information about lane closures.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SHOPS ALONG EASTBANK STREET, KING STREET AND MARKET STREET ARE OPEN AS USUAL.
During the works there will be road closures on King Street and Market Street however all shops will remain open for business during the works, with temporary accesses in place to get to these shops.
Progress Pictures
January 2025
Market Street
Eastbank Street
King Street