North West Upgrades Key Route With Overnight Work
Broadgreen Road closes overnight Feb 24 from Prescot to Killarney Road for 11 hours
Broadgreen Road Closes Overnight Feb 24
Drivers who use Broadgreen Road in Old Swan during evening and early morning hours will need alternate routes starting Feb. 24. The road will close from Prescot Road to Killarney Road from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., transit officials said. The closure affects a key section used by commuters traveling through the North West area, though officials didn't specify the reason for the overnight work.
High-Severity Closure Impacts Key Route
Officials classified the closure as high severity, indicating significant potential impact on traffic flow through the area. The overnight timing suggests construction or maintenance work that requires full road access, though specific details about the project weren't available. Transit agencies typically schedule major road work during nighttime hours to minimize disruption to daytime commuters and businesses. Officials announced the closure Feb. 20, providing four days' notice to residents and businesses who rely on the route.
Section Between Two Major Junctions Affected
The closure spans the section of Broadgreen Road between its junction with Prescot Road and Killarney Road. Officials haven't said how long the affected section is or whether the closure is part of a larger project with additional closures planned. The 11-hour closure window from evening through early morning will affect late-shift workers, early commuters, and anyone traveling through Old Swan during those hours. Details about detour routes or alternative paths weren't provided in the announcement.
Single-Night Closure Scheduled for Late February
The closure is scheduled for one night only, with the road expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Feb. 25. Officials didn't say whether additional closures might be needed if work isn't completed during the scheduled window. The agency hasn't released information about what happens if weather or other factors delay the project.
Drivers Should Plan Alternate Routes
Motorists who regularly travel through Old Swan during evening and overnight hours should plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time. Officials advised checking for updates closer to the closure date, though they didn't specify where those updates would be posted. Moovit provides real-time traffic updates and alternate route suggestions for drivers navigating road closures in the North West area.
