Nicholas Street Viaduct Inspection
A detailed inspection is continuing underneath the Nicholas Street Viaduct - 10 railway closures will be needed from 17 January 2026.

A detailed inspection is continuing underneath the Nicholas Street Viaduct - 10 railway closures will be needed from 17 January 2026.

Investigation works are due to begin in July 2026. The next phase of work will take place on the top of the bridge (road level) and will require a lane closure and diversion to allow for the works.

We will be upgrading the traffic signals at the A51 Hoole Lane junction as part of an ongoing programme to replace ageing equipment and reduce the risk of signal failures.