NO WAY OUT

DAD 'TRAPPED IN KIRKBY' AS ROADWORKS CAUSE 'COMPLETE GRIDLOCK'

- by ELLIOTT JESSETT

AN angry dad said he can't get to work because he is 'trapped in Kirkby! Paul Burke claims Kirkby is 'completely gridlocked' due to roadworks which is making his commute to his pharmaceutical job near impossible.

In February, Knowsley Council confirmed works would start on a major improvement scheme for the East Lancashire Road (A580) at the junction with Moorgate Road in Kirkby. The local authority said the project would improve congestion and enhance active travel options at the junction.

The £4.5m scheme has been funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and phase one of the improvement works started on February 24. Construction is expected to last 10 months and is scheduled for completion in December.

However, the roadworks have caused fury among residents who are now experiencing major delays.

Paul, 67, who commutes from his home on Henlow Avenue in Kirkby, posted on a community Facebook group about the roadworks and was inundated with replies.