Liverpool City Council is planning to stop motorists from making U-turns at a major junction in Hunts Cross. The local authority intends to introduce a temporary traffic regulation order that will prohibit any vehicle from making a U-turn at the junction around Speke Hall Road and Hillfoot Avenue, near Asda.
Where the U-turn ban applies
The restriction applies at four specific points:
- Speke Hall Road, southbound at its junction with Hillfoot Avenue, prohibiting a turn to proceed northbound.
- Speke Hall Road, northbound at its junction with Hillfoot Avenue, prohibiting a turn to proceed southbound.
- Access road (west of Speke Hall Road), eastbound at its junction with Speke Hall Road, prohibiting a turn to proceed westbound.
- Hillfoot Avenue, westbound at its junction with Hillfoot Avenue, prohibiting a turn to proceed eastbound.
When will the order be in force
The order is scheduled to operate from September 8, 2026, up to and including February 17, 2028, or for a shorter period if a permanent traffic regulation order is brought in earlier.
Why is this change being made
The council states the restriction is initially required to facilitate existing highways junction improvement works in the area.
Only U-turn manoeuvres are affected by the order. Through traffic and other permitted turns are understood to remain possible unless signed otherwise. Drivers should plan routes that do not rely on turning back at these junctions, especially at busy times. Those travelling to local destinations in L25, including residential streets off Speke Hall Road and Hillfoot Avenue, may need to continue to the next safe turning point.
The notice specifies the restriction applies to any vehicle, with no specific exemptions listed. The notice does not specify diversions for U-turn restrictions, nor does it state daily operating hours for the restriction. The published notice does not list specific access exemptions for residents and businesses. Standard entry and exit via permitted turns remains available, but U-turns at the named points are not allowed while the order is in force.
Legal basis and further information
The order is to be made under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact Liverpool City Council’s Highways and Transportation team for advice. Further details, including the formal wording of the order, are available via the original public notice published by Liverpool City Council.
