People have reacted to the new temporary bollards that have appeared following resurfacing works on Lark Lane.
The popular Aigburth Street is home to a number of popular food and drink venues with work beginning last month. The road had rows of orange bollards installed in the summer of 2020 when the council looked to facilitate more outdoor seating for hospitality venues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Following the installation of the orange bollards, there were streams of criticism with businesses even placing signs in their windows protesting them. Now, the council has come under fire again as people have taken to social media to react to the new bollards that are being installed as work is completed.
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Earlier this month Liverpool Council confirmed that work on the busy road would be finished on April 22. Liverpool Council tweeted: "Due to the unexpected poor state of the sub-surface, the upgrade of #LarkLane has been revised to include the resurfacing of the full carriageway & replacement of gullies. The expansion of works means the scheme is now expected to complete on April 22."
@BimboLimboSpam posted on Twitter a photo of the new black and white bollards that have been placed on the newly laid tarmac: "Can't believe all the disruption on Lark Lane just for this *****"
Cllr Tom Crone replied explaining that the only "saving grace" is that the new bollards are also a temporary arrangement. He tweeted: "It is truly mind-boggling. The only saving grace is that this is a temporary arrangement.
"There will now be a six-month consultation. In 18 months the temporary order comes to an end and *hopefully* something reflecting the outcome of the consultation will be put in place..."
@cmckerr78 replied in confusion. They wrote: "I thought they were finally fixing it to take the bollards away?!?! Why are they putting more back?"
Although one person found a silver lining to the roadworks. @EmChem_Elliott tweeted: "True enough, but my two year old has loved seeing all the machinery get your entertainment where you can."
@oobergrafik questioned what the purpose of the bollards is, whether it's for cyclists or for outdoor space. They wrote: "What is it meant to be? A cycle lane or space for tables to go? How does that stop cars from parking there?"
The Lane's one-way system will remain in place via what is known as an Experimental Traffic Order. Upon installation of the new measures, there will be a six-month consultation period, with a view to there being a more long-term plan for Lark Lane created over a wider 18-month period.
