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Phase 1 of Maritime Corridor was completed in February 2026. Phase 2 is anticipated to start later in 2026.

Changes

Phase 1 saw improvements to Dunnings Bridge Road and Netherton Way.

The scheme improved junctions and introduced improved walking and cycling paths and crossings. This makes it easier for vehicles, cyclists and those walking to move around the area.

Social Value

Throughout the scheme, Sefton Council have worked with contractors Balfour Beatty to generate social value and create lasting impact after the construction has finished.

A new full-time position has been created, in addition to engaging with 253 students in workshops, career talks and curriculum support as well as providing 67 weeks of apprenticeships.

Read the Added Social Value Report - Maritime Corridor plain text

Read the Added Social Value Report - Maritime Corridor plain text plain English

Progress Pictures

July 2025

A section of pavement that is dug up, with the old surface in a pile broken up. Underneath is soil A photo of a new section of crossing, with a bollard, textured paving slaps marking the crossing. There is fencing to the right, showing works are continuing. A long section of paving, most is unsurfaced and gravely. The textured paving tiles are down to mark the crossing, A long trench has been dug and a round concrete drainage hole has been put in the end. The trench looks ready for a pipe.

June 2025

A photo of a road partially dug up and with the corner of a pavement placed in the ground. This is for the crossing island reconstruction. Heavy machinery has broken up the old pavement by Atlantic park Drive. There is lots of large broken grey paving in rubble piles. A steam roller has flattened a large area gravel, ready to get tarmac. Textured paving slabs have been placed at a future crossing. The pavement and road are still gravel.

May 2025

A photo of a new drain cover added, with fresh black tarmac.

A photo of a small digger digging a hole, the area is uneven and has piles of soil. A workman in high vis is stood with a leg in a hole. Construction works showing old paving slabs alongside the road have been lifted up, behind a line of fencing. A wide gravel pavement with orange barriers at the end, behind fencing at a junction.