Peasley Cross Roundabout set for major improvements to support safer and more sustainable travel
Residents, businesses and visitors are set to benefit from a major highway improvement scheme at Peasley Cross Roundabout that will improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for people travelling through the area.
Article date: 7 August 2026
The £3.434 million scheme will transform one of the borough's busiest junctions, addressing long-standing issues for pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists and other active travel users while also delivering essential highway and drainage improvements.
Work is expected to begin on Monday 17 August and is anticipated to be completed by summer 2027.
Located at the junction of Peasley Cross Lane, Parr Street, Linkway East and Phoenix Brow, the roundabout has been identified as a key barrier to sustainable travel, limiting access between the town centre and major destinations including St Helens Retail Park, the BrewDog Stadium and nearby employment sites.
Planned improvements include:
- Full resurfacing of the roundabout and its approach roads.
- Replacement and enhancement of the existing drainage system.
- New signal controlled Toucan crossings on Peasley Cross Lane, Linkway East and Parr Street.
- Upgraded footways to support safer cycling and walking routes.
- Improvements to bus stops, including a new stop on Peasley Cross Lane adjacent to St Helens Retail Park.
The scheme forms part of wider efforts to improve connectivity across St Helens and support walking and cycling, helping residents to commute to work and education, local amenities and leisure destinations more safely and sustainably. Public consultation previously identified Peasley Cross Roundabout as a priority location for investment and improvement.
Councillor Gary Edgerton, St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Business, Highways and Transport, said:
"This is a significant investment in one of the borough's most important transport corridors. The improvements at Peasley Cross Roundabout will make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle while ensuring the road network remains fit for the future.
"As with any scheme of this size and nature there will be disruption and we apologise for any inconvenience, but we feel the long-term benefits will be worthwhile.
"The scheme will improve access to key destinations, support our town centre regeneration and help create a more connected and accessible borough for everyone."
The project is being funded through a combination of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, the Department for Transport's Active Travel Fund, planning contributions and council investment.
Learn more about the scheme and follow its progress.
Further details about traffic management arrangements and any temporary restrictions will be shared soon.