Work to revamp Liverpool's Lark Lane is underway, but the project has been expanded.
As previously reported by the ECHO, work is taking place to smarten up the famous south Liverpool street and replace the widely unpopular orange bollards that have remained in place since early in the pandemic. They are being swapped for planters and more in-keeping bollards that will continue to allow bars and restaurants to seat people in expanded outdoor areas.
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.
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This work, which will bring with it road closures, has now begun in earnest, but the project has been expanded. Council workers were surprised by the poor state of the road when they arrived last week and the project will now include a full road resurfacing.
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."
The council said phase one of four of the improvement scheme is almost complete. Last week contractors laid 1,500 sq m of new surface and road markings. This week will also see 1,500 sq m of new surface laid. This phase of the project will require pavement licenses to be suspended whilst work is done outside premises.
The removal of the unsightly orange bollards has been warmly welcomed by those working on, living around and visiting the famous foody area. The bollards were first put in place in the summer of 2020 as hospitality businesses desperately required more outdoor seating areas because of the restrictions brought about by the pandemic.
