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The area around Anfield is set for another significant facelift off the pitch, with the Liverpool City Council moving ahead with a major £4m upgrade of the main route leading up to the stadium. The scheme focuses on Walton Breck Road and surrounding streets, and forms a key part of the wider regeneration framework that has been reshaping the neighbourhood around Liverpool’s home ground over the past decade.
The Liverpool City Council has stated that the project aims to create a greener, safer and more welcoming high street for residents, businesses and match‑going supporters alike.
Council documents describe Walton Breck Road as a crucial spine road for the Anfield area, and argue that improving it is essential to unlocking further social, economic and environmental benefits in the district.
Under the current plans, the council will award a construction contract worth around £3.9m, with work potentially starting as soon as April if cabinet approval is confirmed.
On the ground, locals can expect a comprehensive overhaul of the public realm. Proposals include resurfaced carriageways, upgraded paving and footways, wider pavements and new landscaping to soften the look of the street.
There will also be new street lighting, improved drainage and the introduction of underground “superbins” to tidy up waste collection along the corridor. Traffic‑calming measures are a big part of the package, with a proposed reduction in the speed limit on Walton Breck Road from 30mph to 20mph between Blessington Road and Kemp Avenue, alongside reconfigured parking bays and revised pedestrian crossings.
Councillor Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, said: “The Anfield Regeneration Programme is an ambitious long-term investment that will deliver real benefits for people living and working in the area.”
“Alongside the improvements to Walton Breck Road, we’re developing a range of projects to make better use of local space, attract new businesses and increase the availability of affordable homes.
“We’ve listened closely to residents and businesses throughout this process, and we’re excited to move forward with plans that reflect their priorities and support Anfield’s continued growth.”
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