Drivers fear ‘traffic carnage’ as Eastbourne Road junction closes for month

Drivers say traffic in and around Birkdale will be “carnage” as a key junction gets shut for a month long roadworks project.

Gas works on Eastbourne Road will see the road shut at the junction of Claremont Road and Kew Road between May 19th and June 22nd.

A diversion will send drivers as far back as Scarisbrick New Road in one direction and Liverpool Road in the other.

One motorist responded to the news by saying “oh my god it is going to be carnage.”

Another asked if any thought had been given to school traffic, which services two high schools and a number of primary schools via Eastbourne Road.

A council spokesperson said: “Due to necessary gas works a section of Eastbourne Road, Birkdale will be temporarily closed at the junction with Kew Road and Claremont Road.

“This closure will take place between May 19th & June 22nd.

“Diversions via Liverpool Rd, Waterloo Rd and Scarisbrick New Rd will be in place along with signage.”