Drivers to face three-year delays as major motorway repairs begin next week to restore historic bridge

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Drivers have been warned of a major renovation project beginning next week along a key motorway, which will see a historic bridge repaired.The M53 motorway is set to receive a £50million boost as part of National Highways' work to repair the key route, as well as bridge replacements across Merseyside and Cheshire.Work will begin next week and continue over the next three years, with the agency promising to keep traffic moving while carrying out the upgrades on one of the North West's busiest roads.

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The project forms part of the Government's £27billion Road Investment Strategy, which includes £8.4billion for resurfacing roads and renewing bridges between 2026 and 2031.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Research shows that several bridges on the M53 are now more than 50 years old and in need of repairs to stay safe for drivers.

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National Highways warned that the motorway was built at a time when traffic levels and vehicle weights were far lower than they are today.

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