A temporary change to a Merseyside road is set to cause travel chaos.
It has been decided that the speed limit on the Formby Bypass is set to be slashed to 30mph and the footpath used by pedestrians and cyclists will also be shut while work is undertaken. The traffic regulation order was up for decision earlier this week, with it being decided that a temporary speed limit would be introduced to a section of the A road.
Sefton Council came to the conclusion that it would be suitable that the current 50mph and 60mph sections of road that passes Woodvale RAF base between Dunlop Avenue, Woodvale and Southport Road, Formby, has the speed limit dropped while work is undertaken on the walking and cycle path.
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In the document submitted for decision, it said: "Works are being undertaken to improve the cycle and walking path adjacent to the A565 Formby By-pass. In order to complete these works, protect the public and allow safe working areas for site operations, it will be necessary to close the footpath/cycle path for the duration of the works. An alternative route will remain available and will be signed on the eastern side of the By-pass."
The work will be done in off-peak times of the day, with the speed restrictions set to be in place for a period 15 weeks from November 14, 2022, with no work taking place during the Christmas period when contractors traditionally close for two weeks. The speed limit reduction will take place during the off-peak work, with it expected that the road will be restored to its original speed limit during peak times.
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