Supporters Encouraged To Arrive Early For Chelsea Due To Road And Rail Issues
Everton supporters attending Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium are strongly encouraged to allow extra time for their journey and arrive early ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off.
A combination of emergency roadworks on Great Howard Street (northbound) and planned disruption to rail services from South Liverpool, both outlined in more detail below, is expected to place additional pressure on routes to the stadium before the game.
With a large number of supporters travelling during a compressed Saturday morning period, the Club is encouraging fans to plan ahead and arrive earlier than usual to help avoid congestion and long queues close to kick-off.
Leeds Street, Vauxhall Road, Scotland Road and Regent Road are expected to be busier than usual, and fans travelling by car from the south of the city are asked, wherever possible, to circumnavigate the city centre and journey to the stadium from the north.
However, anyone travelling to the match is encouraged to use public transport wherever possible, as this is the most reliable way to travel through the city.
Liverpool City Council and transport partners will also provide information to local residents, businesses and commuters regarding the closure and anticipated congestion.
Great Howard St Road Closure (Northbound)
Emergency infrastructure works have forced a full northbound closure on Great Howard Street between Paisley Street and Walter Street. The southbound carriageway is operating as usual.
However, the closure will affect routes normally used by shuttle buses (see below) and supporter coaches travelling towards Hill Dickinson Stadium and is also expected to have an impact on general traffic and access to stadium parking.
Supporters travelling by road are strongly advised to allow additional journey time and aim to arrive at the stadium early or take up the park and walk options from Liverpool City Centre. A comprehensive list of car parks can be found HERE.
The Club’s Fan Engagement team has contacted Supporters’ Club leads travelling by coach with specific information on the route they should take on Saturday. Coach organisers have also been asked to build extra time into their journeys with the intention of arriving well ahead of kick-off.
Boundary Street – One-Way Traffic And Bus Priority
From 9am on Saturday, a revised traffic system will operate on Boundary Street to help manage the additional traffic caused by the Great Howard Street closure.
Ahead of the match, Boundary Street will operate as a managed one-way route towards the stadium.
After the match, the traffic management arrangements will be adjusted to help supporters and vehicles leave the stadium area safely and efficiently.
Traffic management teams will be positioned along the route, with police support available where required.
Stadium Shuttle Buses
Due to the Great Howard Street closure, shuttle buses travelling from the city centre will operate on a revised route via Vauxhall Road and Boundary Street.
Buses will be given priority through Boundary Street and the railway arch corridor, post-match. The pre-match drop-off location will now be relocated to the current post-match location on Great Howard Street at its junction with Lightbody Street. The post-match pick-up location remains unchanged.
Supporters using the shuttle service should allow some additional journey time due to the wider road closures and expected congestion.
Nelson Dock, West Quay & Blue Badge Parking
The Great Howard Street closure will affect access for supporters travelling to Nelson Dock, West Quay and Blue Badge parking within the Ten Streets area.
Revised traffic arrangements will be in place, including changes around Boundary Street, with stewards, traffic management teams and police supporting vehicle movements where required.
As a result of these works, Boundary Street from Vauxhall Street down to Great Howard will be made one-way heading towards the Stadium, from 9am to 12.30pm
Supporters with allocated parking in the West Quay or Nelson Dock car parks will also be contacted directly by the Club.
Rail Disruption From South Liverpool
Supporters travelling from South Liverpool should also be aware of planned engineering works on the Merseyrail network.
Replacement bus services will operate between Hunts Cross and Moorfields, with no rail replacement bus stop at Liverpool Central.
Train services will continue to operate as normal through Sandhills between:
Southport and Liverpool Central and back again
Ormskirk and Liverpool Central and back again
Headbolt Lane and Liverpool Central and back again
The works form part of a £3.5million project to strengthen and waterproof four tunnels carrying Northern Line services into Liverpool from the south.
Supporters affected by the works are encouraged to check their route before travelling and allow additional time for their journey.
Arrive Early
With both road and rail disruption expected on Saturday morning, supporters are asked to avoid leaving their journey until the last minute.
Arriving early will help reduce congestion around the stadium, avoid unnecessary queues at transport drop-off points and turnstiles, and support the safe movement of supporters ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off.
Supporters should continue to check the latest travel information from Everton, Merseyrail and transport providers before setting off.
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