A roundabout labelled as "dangerous" by drivers could be set for a transformation.
Kew roundabout has long been frustrating motorists in Southport, and Sefton Council is now looking to hear ideas for any possible improvements to both the roundabout and surrounding areas.
Labelled as the Southport Eastern Access Scheme, the council hope to ease congestion for motorists as well as to revamp the cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
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The areas that the scheme is looking to cover include:
Kew Roundabout
Southport Road
Foul Lane
Scarisbrick New Road
Norwood Road
The area is a busy route for many as it provides a main entrance to the town from Ormskirk and West Lancashire.
The council has said Southport's eastern travel routes have been the subject of discussion since the 1960s and now it is working to ensure the changes become a reality.
One person told the ECHO about how they avoid the roundabout.
They said: "I try and stay away from Kew roundabout. I'm a fairly confident driver but the roundabout feels dangerous at times, especially at rush hour."
Cllr John Fairclough, Sefton Council's Cabinet Member for Locality Services, said: "To make any potential changes and improvements we need the vital knowledge and views of those who live near and use these routes every single day.
"We want to make sure any plans will best capture the views of residents, businesses, schools and visitors to Southport. That insight will help us deliver and develop our proposals and subsequent designs.
"Southport is a key cornerstone in the borough's economic growth plans and an improved street scene and transport network in the East will contribute massively towards this."
The aim of the scheme is to:
- Improving walking and cycling links to the town centre.
- Ease instances of 'rat running' around areas such as Norwood Road, Meols Cop Road & Butts Lane
- Improving access to Kew Retail Park
- Ease congestion on key routes including Scarisbrick New Road
Cll Fairclough added: "We remain committed to improving our streets and transport network across Sefton to support our Sefton 2030 Vision and address the climate change emergency.
"I would encourage everyone to take part and give us your views.”
To give your views on this scheme, click here.
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