£200,000 cycle lane could be closed after opening four years ago

NewsLiverpool NewsWirralThe cycle lane could be removed whilst M53 works take place05:00, 13 Jul 2026Merseyside cyclists could be forced to 'risk their lives', a campaigner has warned, as Wirral Council looks into temporarily removing a cycle lane just a few years after it was installed. A cycle lane was introduced on Fender Lane in 2022, at the cost of £204,500. The busy road, which connects Leasowe and Bidston, was reduced from a dual carriageway to one lane in each direction due to the cycle path, which was funded by government grants.‌Despite being controversial amongst many drivers, the cycle lane has been a welcome addition for keen pedallers. However, a Wirral Council spokesperson has confirmed that "highways officers are looking into the feasibility of temporarily de-commissioning