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The Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005

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PART 3DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC

(9) One way traffic

(1)(2)(3)(4)
No.RoadExtentNotes
In the City of Liverpool
2/8Water StreetNortherly carriageway, from its junction with George’s Pierhead to its junction with Goree in that direction.Carriageway dualled. Northerly side for one-way traffic, southerly for trams only.
2/13Water Street, northerly part of carriagewayFrom its junction with George’s Dock Gates to its junction with Rumford Street, in that direction.No physical segregation from tram tracks. Reverse direction of flow.
2/19Exchange Passage WestFrom its junction with Exchange Street West to its junction with Rumford Street, in that direction.To accord with new traffic flows.
2/21Water Street, southerly part of carriagewayFrom its junction with Fenwick Street to its junction with Lower Castle Street, in that direction.To provide access to Lower Castle Street.
2/38Drury LaneBetween its junction with Water Street and a point 40 metres south of that junction, in that direction.To re-introduce one-way working for part of street only.
3/8School LaneBetween Paradise Street and Manesty’s Lane, in that direction.To reverse one-way order.
3/12WhitechapelWesterly lane of carriageway, from its junction with Lord Street to its junction with Stanley Street, in that direction.No physical segregation from tram tracks.
3/17WhitechapelWesterly lane of carriageway, from its junction with Sir Thomas Street to its junction with Peter Street, in that direction.No physical segregation from tram tracks.
3/25WhitechapelCarriageway to north-west of tram tracks, from its junction with Peter Street to its junction with Crosshall Street, in that direction.Tram tracks to separate each direction of traffic flow.
3/26WhitechapelCarriageway to south-east of tram tracks, from its junction with Crosshall Street to its junction with Peter Street, in that direction.Tram tracks to separate each direction of traffic flow.
4/5Dale Street, southerly part of carriagewayFrom its junction with Moorfields to its junction with Exchange Street East, in that direction.No physical segregation between lanes.
4/12Dale StreetSoutherly carriageway, from its junction with Vernon Street to its junction with Moorfields, in that direction.Carriageway dualled for tram stop. Southerly side for one-way traffic, northerly for trams only.
4/18Dale Street, southerly part of carriagewayFrom its junction with Crosshall Street to its junction with Vernon Street, in that direction.No physical segregation from tram tracks.
4/23Exchange Street WestFrom its junction with Water Street to its junction with Exchange Passage West, in that direction.To accord with new traffic flows.
4/25Dale StreetNortherly carriageway, from its junction with Byrom Street to its junction with Hatton Garden, in that direction.Carriageway dualled, following removal of Churchill Way (South) Flyover. Northerly side for one-way traffic, southerly for trams only.
4/30Cumberland StreetBetween Dale Street and Victoria Street, in that direction.To reverse one-way order.
4/31Lower Castle StreetFrom its junction with Water Street to its junction with Brunswick Street, in that direction.To provide access for loading.
5/36WhitechapelFrom its junction with Crosshall Street to its junction with Queen Square car park, in that direction.Part of new traffic flow pattern.
6/6London Road, northerly part of carriagewayFrom its junction with Audley Street to its junction with Daulby Street, in that direction.No physical segregation between lanes.
7/1Walker StreetFrom its junction with West Derby Road to its junction with Marsden Street, in that direction.To reduce turning movements at junction.
14/10Utting Avenue EastCarriageway to north-west of tram tracks, between its junctions with Townsend Avenue and Lower House Lane, in that direction.Tram tracks to separate each direction of traffic flow.
14/11Utting Avenue EastCarriageway to south-east of tram tracks, between its junctions with Lower House Lane and Townsend Avenue, in that direction.Tram tracks to separate each direction of traffic flow.
16/21Storrington AvenueNorth-westerly carriageway, in a north-easterly direction.Carriageway dualled. North-westerly side for one-way traffic.
16/22Storrington AvenueSouth-easterly carriageway, in a south-westerly direction.Carriageway dualled. South-easterly side for one-way traffic.

(10) No left turn

(1)(2)(3)(4)
No. RoadExtentNotes
In the City of Liverpool
2/17Fenwick StreetAt its junction with Water Street.Tram crossing and one-way streets restrict movement.
5/34Byrom StreetAt its junction with William Brown Street, from Byrom Street into William Brown Street.William Brown Street to become tram only route.
5/45Old HaymarketAt its junction with St John’s Lane, from Old Haymarket into St John’s Lane.St John’s Street at its junction with Old Haymarket to become tram only.

(11) No right turn

(1)(2)(3)(4)
No. RoadExtentNotes
In the City of Liverpool
2/18Water Street (eastbound)At its junction with Rumford Street.To accord with new traffic flows.
5/35Old HaymarketAt its junction with William Brown Street, from Old Haymarket into William Brown Street.William Brown Street to become tram only route.
5/46Old HaymarketAt its junction with St John’s Lane, from Old Haymarket into St John’s Lane.St John’s Street at its junction with Old Haymarket to become tram only.
6/10London RoadAt its junction with Daulby Street, from London Road into Daulby Street.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
10/37West Derby RoadAt its junction with Green Lane.To restrict movements to increase capacity.
11/2Queen’s Drive West DerbyAt its junction with the easterly carriageway of Muirhead Avenue.Road layout to be changed.
12/3Queen’s Drive West DerbyAt its junction with Monash Road.To reduce number of tram crossings.
13/3Townsend Avenue (northbound)At its junction with Broad Lane.To reduce number of tram crossings.
13/5Townsend Avenue (southbound)At its junction with Broad Lane.To reduce number of tram crossings.
15/6Utting Avenue EastAt its junction with Carsington Road.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
15/12Utting Avenue EastAt its junction with Cottesbrook Road.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/25Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At a point 145 metres east of the centre line of Lower House Lane.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/26Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At a point 162 metres east of the centre line of Lower House Lane.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/27Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At a point 188 metres east of the centre line of Lower House Lane.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/28Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At a point 264 metres east of the centre line of Lower House Lane.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/29Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At its junction with the access to St John Bosco High School, 270 metres east of the centre line of Lower House Lane.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/30Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At its junction with the access to the Council offices, 315 metres east of the centre line of Lower House Lane.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/31Storrington Avenue (north-eastbound)At a point 70 metres east of the centre line of Worrow Road.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/32Storrington Avenue (north-eastbound)At its junction with Waterstone Close.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/33Storrington Avenue (south- westbound)Opposite to its junction with Waterstone Close.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/34Storrington Avenue (north-eastbound)At its junction with Porchfield Close.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/35Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)At its junction with Willowmeade.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/36Storrington Avenue (north-eastbound)At a point 45 metres north-east of its junction with Porchfield Close.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/37Storrington Avenue (south-westbound)Opposite to its junction with Storrington Heys.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
In the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley
22/2Moorgate RoadAt its junction with the access road to Tokenspire Park 170 metres south-west of its junction with County Road, no right turn from north-eastbound direction to south-eastbound direction.Vehicles wishing to make this manoeuvre can do so at the roundabout at County Road.

(12) No U-turn

(1)(2)(3)(4)
No. RoadExtentNotes
In the City of Liverpool
2/2WappingAt its junction with Canning Place, no U-turn from north-westbound carriageway across central reserve onto south-eastbound carriageway of Wapping.To regulate U-turn facility.
2/3Strand StreetAt its junction with Canning Place, no U-turn from south-eastbound carriageway across central reserve onto north-westbound carriageway of Strand Street.To regulate U-turn facility.
2/31Strand Street at its junction with the tram route immediately north of Canning PlaceFrom south-eastbound carriageway across central reserve onto north-westbound carriageway.To regulate U-turn facility.
2/39Strand Street at its junction with the tram route immediately north of Canning PlaceFrom north-westbound carriageway across central reserve onto the south-eastbound carriageway.To regulate U-turn facility.
7/16West Derby RoadAt its junction with Everton Road, no U-turn from West Derby Road westbound to West Derby Road eastbound.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
7/17Everton RoadAt its junction with West Derby Road, no U-turn from Everton Road back into Everton Road.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
9/18West Derby RoadAt its junction with Belmont Road, no U-turn from West Derby Road eastbound to West Derby Road westbound.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
9/19Belmont RoadAt its junction with West Derby Road, no U-turn from Belmont Road back into Belmont Road.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
9/20Rocky LaneAt its junction with Belmont Road, no U-turn from Rocky Lane westbound to Rocky Lane eastbound.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
9/21Sheil RoadAt its junction with West Derby Road, no U-turn from Sheil Road back into Sheil Road.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
13/7Queen’s Drive WaltonAt its junction with Townsend Avenue, no U-turn from Queen’s Drive Walton (south-eastbound) to Queen’s Drive Walton (north-westbound).To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
13/8Townsend AvenueAt its junction with Utting Avenue East, no U-turn from Townsend Avenue (southbound) to Townsend Avenue (northbound).To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
In the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley
21/3Moorgate RoadAt its junction with the exit from Ribbler’s Lane, no U-turn from north-eastbound direction into south-westbound direction.For safety, in close proximity to fast and busy junction.
21/4Moorgate RoadAt its junction with Bewley Drive, no U-turn from north-eastbound direction into south-westbound direction.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.
21/5Moorgate RoadAt a point 120 metres south-west of its junction with Bewley Drive, no U-turn from north-eastbound direction into south-westbound direction.To prevent vehicles conflicting with pedestrian safety.

(13) Prescribed route

(1)(2)(3)(4)
No. RoadExtentNotes
In the City of Liverpool
2/10GoreeAt its junction with Water Street, vehicles must proceed ahead.Tram crossing and one-way streets restrict movement.
3/2Paradise StreetAt its junction with Hanover Street, vehicles must turn right.To regulate priority movements at junction.
3/5Back Lord StreetAt its junction with Paradise Street, vehicles may proceed ahead only (into School Lane).To accord with new traffic flow system.
4/3Hackins HeyAt its junction with Dale Street, vehicles must turn right.The one-way on Hackins Hey to be reversed and will egress onto one-way street.
4/22Dale StreetAt its junction with Hatton Garden, westbound, vehicles must turn right.To accord with new junction layout.
4/33Water Street (eastbound)At its junction with Exchange Street West, vehicles must turn left.Straight on is for trams only.
4/38Dale StreetAt its junction with Exchange Street East, vehicles must turn right.Dale Street to become tram only to the west of this junction.
5/18London RoadAt its junction with Lime Street, vehicles must turn left.To limit vehicle/tram conflicts at junction.
5/42William Brown StreetAt its northerly junction with Commutation Row, vehicles must turn left.To limit conflicts as traffic enters main road.
12/1Monash RoadAt its junction with Queen’s Drive, vehicles must turn left.To reduce number of tram crossings.
13/2Broad LaneAt its junction with the east side of Townsend Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce number of tram crossings.
13/4Broad LaneAt its junction with the west side of Townsend Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce number of tram crossings.
15/7Cottesbrook RoadAt its junction with Utting Avenue East, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
15/11Carsington RoadAt its junction with Utting Avenue East, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
15/13Public House access on south side of Storrington Avenue, 50 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/1Access road on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 145 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/2Access road on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 162 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/3Access road on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 188 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/4Access road on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 264 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/5Access road to St John Bosco High School on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 270 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/6Access road to the Council offices on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 315 metres east of Lower House LaneAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/10Access road on the south side of Storrington Avenue, 70 metres east of Worrow RoadAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/13Waterstone CloseAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/14Access road on the north side of Storrington Avenue, 145 metres east of Worrow RoadAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/15WillowmeadeAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/16Porchfield CloseAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/17Access road on the south side of Storrington Avenue, 45 metres east of WillowmeadeAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
16/18Storrington HeysAt its junction with Storrington Avenue, vehicles must turn left.To reduce turning movements across the tramway.
In the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley
25/10South ParadeAt its junction with Cherryfield Drive, all vehicles (except buses and hackney carriage taxis) must turn right.To accord with new road layout.
25/13Cherryfield DriveAt its junction with Webster Drive, all vehicles (except buses and hackney carriage taxis) approaching from a south-easterly direction must turn right.Ahead route available for restricted access only.
25/14Webster DriveAt its junction with Cherryfield Drive, all vehicles (except buses, trams and hackney carriage taxis) must turn left.Route to right available for restricted access only.

(14) Tram route (two-way trams) also carrying one-way traffic

(1)(2)(3)(4)
No. RoadExtentNotes
In the City of Liverpool
3/9Paradise StreetFrom its junction with Lord Street to its junction with School Lane, vehicular traffic other than trams to travel in that direction.Fully shared carriageway, general traffic one-way Lord Street to School Lane.
6/2London RoadFrom its junction with Stafford Street to its junction with Audley Street, vehicular traffic other than trams to travel in that direction.Fully shared carriageway, although vehicles one-way from Stafford Street to Audley.

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