ROAD delays are expected on Monday as cable diversion works take place as part of the Windle Island improvement scheme.

Motorists who use the East Lancs Road (A580) and Rainford by-pass (A570) are being warned to expect likely delays from Monday to Thursday as Scottish Power carry out cable diversion work.

From 9.30am on Monday to 7pm on Tuesday, the Rainford by-pass will be closed northbound only from Windle Island to Crank Road.

However diversions will be in place and a series of traffic management measures will be installed on the A580 and A570.

From 9.30am on Wednesday to 7pm on Thursday, there will be one lane closed southbound only on the Rainford by-pass from Crank Road to Windle Island.

Again, diversions will be in place and a series of traffic management measures will be installed on the A580 and A570.

All properties and businesses will remain accessible during these works.

The work is part of the Windle Island Junction Improvement Scheme; a major improvement programme which will see improved safety, smoother traffic flow, and better access in and out of St Helens, implemented at Windle Island.

It was approved by the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Combined Authority following a successful business case submission to address key issues in St Helens, and to support economic growth in the wider City Region.

The whole scheme is expected to be completed by early 2019.

For more information on the Windle Island Junction Improvement Scheme, visit: sthelens.gov.uk/windleisland