MOTORISTS travelling around St Helens borough face a number of road closures and restrictions this week, including works affecting major routes.
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead, with roadworks affecting St Helens, Newton-le-Willows and surrounding villages.
Several long-running projects are also continuing, including work linked to the new St Helens bus station and the Earlestown regeneration scheme.
Here are eight road closures and restrictions to be aware of:
Highway improvement works on Corporation Street
Location: Corporation Street, St Helens
Dates: November 9 to November 13
Highway improvement works are due to take place on Corporation Street.
The affected section runs from A58 Parr Street to Phoenix Brow, in a westbound direction.
The works are being carried out by St Helens Council.
Gas mains replacement on Poplar Avenue
Location: Poplar Avenue, Newton-le-Willows
Dates: November 9 to November 23
Network Plus is carrying out gas mains replacement works on Poplar Avenue.
The affected section runs from Acorn Street to number 26 Poplar Avenue.
Gas works on Pine Avenue
Location: Pine Avenue, Newton-le-Willows
Dates: October 26 to November 13
Network Plus is continuing gas mains replacement works on Pine Avenue.
The works are affecting the stretch between numbers 1 and 11.
Water mains replacement on Pimbo Road
Location: Pimbo Road, Kings Moss
Dates: October 19 to December 4
Network Plus and United Utilities are carrying out water mains replacement works on Pimbo Road.
The works run from its junction with Crank Road to Fir Tree Farm.
Corporation Street affected by new bus station works
Location: Corporation Street, St Helens
Dates: May 5, 2026 to January 22, 2027
Work to install a drainage system for the new bus station is continuing on Corporation Street.
The affected section runs between Library Street and Hall Street.
Library Street road widening
Location: Library Street, St Helens
Dates: May 5, 2026 to January 22, 2027
Library Street is also affected by works linked to the new bus station.
Road widening is taking place along the full length of the street.
Queen Street closure as Earlestown regeneration continues
Location: Queen Street, Newton-le-Willows
Dates: June 1, 2026 to January 10, 2027
Queen Street remains affected by the ongoing Earlestown regeneration project.
The closure covers the full length of the road.
Railway Street affected by regeneration works
Location: Railway Street, Newton-le-Willows
Dates: June 1, 2026 to January 10, 2027
Regeneration work in Earlestown is also affecting Railway Street.
The affected section runs from King Street to Queen Street.
Motorists are advised to check their routes before travelling and allow extra time for journeys where necessary.
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