There are no plans for the second of two new Liverpool bus lanes to be pulled despite the city council U-turning on one of its proposed routes. It was revealed last week how after a massive community backlash, transport chiefs would scrap the reinstallation of a bus-only provision in Fazakerley.

A third of a mile stretch had been in use previously between the junctions of Higher Lane to Bradville Road on Longmoor Lane before all bus lanes were scrapped in 2014. It was announced late last week that following the strength of feeling in the community, city leaders would abandon plans for the bus lane.

The LDRS understands that Liverpool Council does not intend to withdraw its plans for another lane on the edge of the city centre. In October, officials signed off on designs for a route along Upper Parliament Street.

A Stagecoach bus which will be among the fleet of Liverpool City Region's franchised services | LDRS

placeholder image — A Stagecoach bus which will be among the fleet of Liverpool City Region's franchised services | LDRS

The lane has been earmarked for between Mulgrave Street and Princes Avenue. Around £125,000 is to be spent getting the roads fit for purpose.

The use of the lane will take effect under an experimental traffic regulation order (ETRO) for up to 18 months. Under current plans, the bus lane would operate Monday to Sunday from 7am to 7pm, including public and bank holidays.

A consultation was held on the planned lanes which closed earlier this month. The return of bus lanes was confirmed back in September 2023 as part of a wider transport plan for the city, working in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA).

It was said their reinstatement after being scrapped by former mayor Joe Anderson would improve journey times. Liverpool Council agreed at a transport and highways portfolio board meeting in June to establish the two lanes.

The decision document said: “While we expect the works to implement the bus lanes to be on site in January and February 2026, this will be followed by a six-month objection period, and for the project to deliver research outputs, we will continue to monitor its effectiveness for at least 18 months post implementation.”

Six months after the completion of the work, charges for violations of the proposed experimental traffic regulation order for the bus lane will begin. During the first six months, there will be no income generated as this period serves as a grace period, during which the council is required to issue only a warning notice.