A multi-million-pound infrastructure investment is underway on Walton Breck Road as part of a wider Anfield Regeneration Programme to enhance the area for residents.
Liverpool City Council has structured the delivery into three overlapping phases to ensure the work is completed as one collaborative project, minimising the need for multiple visits months apart.
The entire scheme is scheduled for completion in spring 2027, with temporary road and lane closures in effect throughout the timeline.
The opening phase focuses on immediate highway maintenance, including minor repairs, pedestrian path fixes, drainage replacements, and junction resurfacing leading onto Walton Breck Road.
Following this initial maintenance, gas network operator Cadent will commence the second phase of the development, which involves replacing a series of underground mains that have been in place since 1873.
Upgrading these subterranean utilities aims to drastically reduce the necessity for emergency road repairs, improve regional gas reliability, and lower overall methane emissions.
The final phase of the infrastructure project involves large-scale road and pedestrian upgrades managed by Eric Wright Civil Engineering.
Backed by nearly £4 million in funding, this concluding stage will introduce completely resurfaced roads, upgraded pedestrian crossings, and modernised bus stop facilities designed in partnership with the local community through public consultation events.
To accommodate summer events at nearby Anfield stadium, construction teams will temporarily pause all work and reopen Walton Breck Road during major events to prevent traffic congestion.
Council and Utility Operators Coordinate to Minimise Regional Traffic Disruption
The combined delivery strategy represents a major structural effort to align public highway maintenance with commercial utility network upgrades.
Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, said:
“We have been working closely with Dowhigh, Cadent, and Eric Wright to minimise the amount of disruption for people living and working in the area.
“Residents will be kept informed at every step of the works.
“The work that we are carrying out on Walton Breck Road is for the residents first and foremost.
“When complete, it will mean a safer, more reliable and more accessible route for everyone who uses it.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience while the works take place and we’re confident the end result will bring real, long‑term benefits to the community.”
Engineers Set to Replace Historic Century-Old Underground Gas Network Pipes
The modernisation of the utility lines addresses an ageing energy network that pre-dates both of Liverpool’s major football clubs and the construction of the Liver Building.
Lucy Sterry, Head of Work Management (North West), Cadent, said:
“Our responsibility is to ensure that the gas used in the local community is distributed safely and reliably, 24/7.
“Four out of every five homes in the area have gas central heating.
“While the pipes underground right now are safe, they are coming to the end of their operating life, in some cases, they’re the best part of 150 years old.
“We’ve worked closely with Liverpool City Council and other companies which need to do work in the same area, to get this planned and delivered in one, big co-ordinated job.
“We will keep the community informed, with regular visits to customers and with drop-in events, so that we identify concerns and resolve them.”
