Road rage as shoppers abandon Southport

Southport is a ghost town today as traffic halting roadworks begin in the town centre.

Hardly a soul is about this afternoon as the road between duke street and eastbank street is torn The controversial roadworks, now known as the redgate saga, start today and last until October Highways chiefs say Lord Street will undergo an important series of resurfacing works, to improve the carriageway.

It will be done in six stages, starting with Duke Street to Eastbank Street. Pedestrian access to shops and amenities will be permitted at all times, while access for deliveries done in is restricted between 7.30am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm daily.

There will be ongoing liaisons with properties affected as the works progress. Diversions will be in place via Duke Street, Victoria Way, Esplanade, Promenade and Seabank Road.