Speed cameras to be installed on M57 at Switch Island
Work on the M57 will begin later this month
Updated 13:59, 15 Aug 2024
Switch Island in Merseyside(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Speed cameras will be installed at Switch Island as part of a number of changes coming to the M57 in Merseyside. National Highways will begin work on a number of road and safety improvements on the motorway, from junction six to Switch Island[1], later this month.
A postcard sent to people living near Switch Island outlines the changes, with work to run from August 27 to January 31 of next year. The card reads: "We're writing to you about upcoming work on the M57[2] in both directions, from junction six to Switch Island.
"Between junction six and Spencer Lane near Kirkby[3], we'll install a low-noise road surface to reduce noise created by vehicles. At the Switch Island junction, speed enforcement cameras will be installed along the 50mph and 40mph sections of the M57.
"We'll also improve road markings and pedestrian islands. We'll work overnight Monday to Friday and occasionally Saturday, from 8pm to 5am (extended to 7am on weekends). For safety the following closures will be in place: Tuesday 27 August to Sunday 1 September - M57 southbound Switch Island to junction six".
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Last month, the ECHO reported that claims made online had suggested a new speed camera had been installed on the M57[7] - and had already caught out more than 100 drivers. However, National Highways said no such speed camera exists yet. A spokesperson said: "We can now clarify that there have been no enforcement cameras installed."
However, plans to install speed cameras on the M57 have now been confirmed. Further details will be released by National Highways soon. The junction has not had speed cameras in operation before. The ECHO[8] understands this addition is a measure by National Highways to improve the safety of it.
References
- ^ Switch Island (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ M57 (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Kirkby (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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- ^ ECHO reported that claims made online had suggested a new speed camera had been installed on the M57 (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ The ECHO (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)