Wirral ‘dangerous’ roundabout could be changed five years after pedestrian was killed
“We are keen to hear the views of local residents, businesses and road users.”
A “dangerous” roundabout in Wirral could be changed more than five years after a man was killed there. In December 2020 Edward ‘Ted’ Bevan was killed after being hit by a car by the Broadway roundabout in Bebington.
The 77-year-old pedestrian was hit while trying to cross the junction where Broadway, King’s Road, and King’s Lane meet. Soon after the tragic incident, Ed Lamb set up an online petition arguing the roundabout is unsafe for pedestrians and should be changed.
The petition, which received more than 1,400 signatures, stated: “We demand that Wirral Council take immediate action to make the junction safe for everyone before another serious injury or fatality takes place.”
After being elected to Wirral Council in 2023, representing Bebington, Cllr Lamb has continued to campaign for the roundabout to be altered.
A consultation process has now begun regarding a potential redesign of the junction. Proposals include adding a zebra crossing with Belisha Beacons at each of the junction’s four approaches.
The proposals also include reducing the width of each of the approach roads, therefore shortening the time it takes for pedestrians to cross.
The LDRS met with Cllr Lamb, who is also the co-leader of the Wirral Green Party, at the roundabout to discuss the proposed changes. Cllr Lamb said he was “really happy and excited” when he saw the proposals after years of campaigning on the issue.
He said the changes would make the area “a more people friendly place” while also making it more accessible for those in wheelchairs.
While the proposals are out for consultations, Cllr Lamb said the plan is a “no brainer.”
In its current form Cllr Lamb said the roundabout is “dangerous” and he would not want his children to cross it unaccompanied.
On the proposals a Wirral Council spokesperson said: “The proposed improvements at Broadway roundabout are part of the council’s ongoing work to improve road safety across the borough.
“The scheme will address safety at the junction and improve connections for residents travelling through the area.
“We are keen to hear the views of local residents, businesses and road users as part of the public engagement process, as this feedback will help inform the final design. Public engagement is currently being undertaken and closes on 5th October 2026.”
The LDRS asked how traffic would be impacted during any construction work and if the roundabout would have to be fully closed.
The council spokesperson added: “At this stage, no final decisions have been made regarding construction phasing or traffic management arrangements.
“However, with projects of this type the council seeks to minimise disruption as much as possible and will provide advance notice of any temporary traffic management measures required. The final arrangements for the works will be determined as part of the detailed delivery planning.”