MOTORISTS in St Helens are being warned of road closures and roadworks affecting the borough this week.
Water main replacement works, emergency sewer repairs and the installation of a 5G mast are among the projects scheduled to take place from Monday, October 19.
Longer-running works linked to the new St Helens bus station and Earlestown's regeneration are also continuing.
There's multiple roadworks across St Helens next week (Image: Stock)
Here is the full list of roadworks and closures to be aware of this week.
Pimbo Road, Kings Moss
When: October 19 to December 4, 2026
Reason: Water main replacement
Affected section: From the junction with Crank Road to Fir Tree Farm.
Network Plus, working for United Utilities, is scheduled to carry out water main replacement works on Pimbo Road.
Acacia Grove, Eccleston
When: October 19 to October 23, 2026
Reason: Emergency sewer repairs
Affected section: Between numbers 2 and 10 Acacia Grove.
United Utilities is scheduled to carry out emergency sewer repair works on the residential road.
City Road, St Helens
When: October 19 to October 29, 2026
Reason: Removal and installation of a 5G mast
Affected section: From the exit slip road of the westbound A580 East Lancashire Road to a point 30 metres south of the splitter island on City Road.
The works are being carried out by Vodafone.
Ongoing roadworks in St Helens
The following longer-running projects are also scheduled to continue this week.
Corporation Street, St Helens
When: Until January 22, 2027
Reason: Drainage works for the new bus station
Affected section: Between Library Street and Hall Street.
St Helens Council is carrying out works to install a drainage system linked to the new bus station.
Library Street, St Helens
When: Until January 22, 2027
Reason: Road widening
Affected section: The full length of Library Street.
The works are being carried out by St Helens Council.
Queen Street, Newton-le-Willows
When: Until January 10, 2027
Reason: Earlestown regeneration
Affected section: The full length of Queen Street.
St Helens Council's regeneration-related works are scheduled to continue.
Railway Street, Newton-le-Willows
When: Until January 10, 2027
Reason: Earlestown regeneration
Affected section: Between King Street and Queen Street.
The works are being carried out by St Helens Council.
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Check before you travel
Roadworks schedules and restrictions can change, so motorists should check the latest information before setting off.
Drivers can find further details about individual schemes on the St Helens Council website.
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