Roads

Here you will find information about roads and highways, including parking, public rights of way, and roadworks. The page also includes information on how to apply for a skip permit.

Apply for skip permit

If you are hiring a skip, the skip hire company must follow conditions and regulations and have a skip hire permit in place before delivering it to you.

Public Rights of Way

Public rights of way (PROWs) are legally protected paths that the public has the right to use for walking, running, cycling, or horse riding. Find out more here.

Highways

Knowsley Council is responsible for maintaining all adopted roads and pavements within the borough, ensuring they are safe and accessible for all users. Find out more about the maintenance here.

Traffic signal issues

If you wish to report an issue with traffic signals, the team to contact will vary, depending on whether the issue relates to. Find out who to contact here.

Winter gritting

From November to March, the council provides 24/7 highway temperature monitoring and a highway gritting delivery service for the 181.58 miles of the borough’s roads. See our gritting routes and how you can help here.

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