Monument Place Upgrade Moves Closer with £12m Reserve Funding Plan

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Nearly £12 million from Combined Authority reserves could be used to fast-track improvements at Monument Place ahead of Liverpool’s move to franchised bus services. The project includes bus-priority measures, public realm improvements and active travel links.

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00:00Almost £12 million could be released to accelerate a major overhaul of Monument Place in Liverpool City Centre.

00:08The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will consider using reserve funds to begin construction before the full business case is

00:15completed.

00:16The scheme includes new bus priority lanes, upgraded traffic signals, improved walking and cycling routes and a redesigned public square,

00:25strengthening the Fabric District's identity.

00:27Leaders say the work is needed to support the introduction of franchised bus services across Liverpool from September next year.

00:35If approved, construction would begin this year, with the project expected to finish by February 2028.

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