Parkside Link Road

Parkside Link Road (PLR)

Roadworks Bulletin - Updated 07/06/2024

Date from	Date to	Location (with Google Map Links)	Traffic Management
22^nd Jan	2025 - See relevant section below	M6 Junction 22	Lane Reductions on Winwick Link Road and M6 J22 circulatory.Lane Reductions on Winwick Link Road, Winwick Lane and M6 J22 circulatory.
5^th Aug	13^th Aug	A573 Parkside Road	Temporary Traffic Signals
12^th Aug	31^st Aug	M6 Junction 22	Road Closures - Please refer to the M6 Junction 22 Closures Letter (PDF) [626KB] for more information Night time road closures will take place from 9:00pm to 6:00am
22^nd Aug	23^rd Aug	A573 Parkside Road	Temporary Traffic Signals - 9:30am to 3:30pm each day for landscape maintenance works
Mid to End Sept 24	Mid to End Sept 24	M6 Junction 22	Road Closures - facilitate traffic management switch - Exact dates to be confirmed
End Oct 24	End Oct 24	M6 Junction 22	Road Closures - to install features safely. Exact dates to be confirmed

Further Traffic Management details to be confirmed in due course.

Please note:

The above dates are subject to such items as weather conditions and times and dates maybe revised due to unforeseen circumstances.
The above table will be updated at regular intervals, where applicable.
The link provided for the location is approximate and the working area will vary in each of the above scenarios. All users of the route should adhere to the traffic signs and temporary traffic management in place at that time. You can find more information on our Roadworks page.
For works associated with the smart motorways, being undertaken by National Highways, refer to the National Highways Website.
The below table details the proposed closures in place for the M6 J22. Working alongside the Smart Motorways project, the scheme has endeavoured to combined traffic management to reduce, as much as feasibly possible, the impact the works has on the network.

M6 Junction 22 Closures Table August 2024 (updated 12-08) — M6 Junction 22 Closures Table

Background

The Parkside project is a joint venture between commercial property developers Langtree and St Helens Borough Council, transforming the derelict Parkside Colliery site located on the south-eastern edge of Newton-le-Willows, into a new employment park.

The new link road, funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, will help unlock the former Parkside Colliery site for development, delivering much-needed investment, jobs, infrastructure and training opportunities for residents and communities in Newton-le-Willows and the surrounding areas. This enhanced highway access between the M6 and local road networks and the new Parkside development will divert goods traffic away from the A49 and residential areas, improving connectivity for commuters and helping to lower local environmental concerns.

Freight Strategy

For users of the proposed Parkside Development, HGVs etc, referred to as 'Freight', will have specific road signs to direct them to use main routes. This will be implemented as part of the construction works for the new road.

PLR - Main Scheme - Latest News:

See the latest Parkside Link Road drone footage June 2024

Works are now substantially complete on the main aspect of the PLR Scheme. Minor works are currently being undertaken to complete ducting and drainage works.

In line with the planning conditions set upon the scheme, the main scheme cannot be utilised by traffic until the mitigation junctions are completed, which are detailed below:

Junction Mitigation Schemes

As part of the PLR Planning Application, and reviewed in the Transport Assessment, traffic flows at nine junctions in the vicinity of the main PLR scheme were studied. As a result of the adjustment in Traffic flows once the PLR is open, there are three junctions which now require upgrades.

A572 Southworth Road/A573 Parkside Road
A49 Mill Lane/A572 Southworth Road
M6 Junction 22

Location 1 - A49 Mill Lane/ A572 Southworth Road

The A49/A572 Scheme is now substantially completed with dedicated left-hand turn lane from A572 to A49 and a right-hand turn lane from A49 to A572. In addition to this the traffic signals have been upgraded to the latest technology. Alongside this the pedestrian facilities at the junction have also be improved,

Location 1 A49 Mill Lane A572 Southworth Road Image 2

Location 2 - A572 Southworth Road/A573 Parkside Road

Works at A572/A573 are now complete and have seen the introduction of new traffic signals, drainage and street lighting systems. A The scheme will be monitored over the next few months to ensure the junction is operating as designed, with remedial measures proposed if required/justified.

As there has been an amendment to the layout of this junction please be advised of the following: -

1. Approaching along A573 Parkside Road:

The left lane should be used for straight ahead to Golborne Dale Road and left turns into A572 Southworth Road.
The right lane should be used for turning right into A572 Newton Road only (heading towards Leigh)

2. Approaching along A572 Southworth Road:

The left lane should be used for straight ahead to A572 Newton Road (heading towards Leigh) and left turn into Golborne Dale Road.
The right lane should be used for turning right into A573 Parkside Road only (heading towards Warrington)

3. Approaching along A573 Newton Road

This is a single lane approach but a right-hand turning area within the junction has been provided for users wishing to travel along Golborne Road.

4. Approaching along Golborne Dale Road

This is a single lane approach and can be used for travelling in all directions.

Please note that users should adhere to the traffic signals and road markings in place at the junction. Lane destination signs have been erected on site to reflect the above - this will be monitored, to see whether any further measures are required/justified.

Location 3 - M6 Junction 22

The works at the above junction commenced early January 24 and will revise the existing layout to a fully signalised junction. This will also include active travel facilities to make it easier to travel across the junction. Due to minor concrete defects identified within the bridge deck, the project team are working with National Highways (owner of the bridge) and other parties to establish the most appropriate solution to ensure the integrity of the structure. As a result, the works will now be extended in to 2025. Once an agreed repair solution has been agreed with National Highways, further updates will be provided in terms of an expected completion date for the scheme.

The main Traffic Management setup within the M6 Junction 22 scheme will be a reduction to single lane running around the circulatory of the motorway junction, however, to construct the scheme safely there will be occasions where the carriageway, and where appropriate, motorway access/egress points will also be closed to vehicular traffic. Advanced warning of these closures will be issued prior to the event. 

Mailing List

At the appropriate stages of the scheme, St Helens Council will issue updates on the progression of the roadworks including advanced notice on road closures and diversion routes.

If you would like to be kept up to date with the latest news on the link road then please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing the Highways Improvements Team

Contact Us

If you have any queries regarding these works, please use our contact form and choose the Parkside Link Road option or call our Council Contact Centre on 01744 676789.

For more information about closures and diversions visit our Roadworks webpage.