A series of road closures will be implemented on November 9, 2025, to facilitate the safe conduct of Remembrance Sunday parades and memorial services across Wirral. Residents traveling through the affected areas are encouraged to review these closures in advance to avoid delays.
Road Closures for Remembrance Sunday 2025
The closures will take effect at 7 AM and remain in place until 5 PM on the same day. Authorities aim to reopen roads as soon as possible after each event concludes to minimize disruption. These closures are critical for ensuring public safety during these significant community occasions.
Affected Areas and Closures
- New Brighton/Wallasey:
- Magazine Lane, from Magazine Brow to Magazines Promenade.
- Magazines Promenade, between Magazine Lane and the war memorial.
- Heswall:
- Telegraph Road, between Rocky Lane and Tesco junction.
- The Mount, Dee View Road from Delavor Road, and Pensby Road to the Royal British Legion.
- West Kirby:
- Grange Road, from Acacia Grove to Monks Way.
- Thornton Hough:
- Thornton Common Road at Church Road and Neston Road at Smithy Hill.
- Manor Road, between Smithy Hill and Church Road.
- Port Sunlight:
- The Causeway, from the war memorial to Church Drive.
- Church Drive from both junctions with The Causeway.
- Eastham Village:
- Eastham Village Road from Parsons Close to the war memorial.
- Ferry Road from Hooton Arms to the scout hut.
- Birkenhead:
- Hamilton Square, closed at Argyle Street, Hamilton Street, Brandon Street, and Mortimer Street.
- Lower Bebington:
- The Wiend closed, with traffic controls on Church Road near the war memorial.
Alternative Routes
Residents are advised to use the following alternative routes to avoid affected areas:
- For New Brighton: Use Poll Hill Road, Pensby Road, and Gorsehill Road.
- For Heswall: Via Thurstaston Road and Village Road.
- For West Kirby: A540 Column Road and Banks Road.
- For Thornton Hough: B5151 Willaston Road and Chester High Road.
- For Port Sunlight: Bolton Road and King Edward’s Drive.
- For Eastham: Torr Drive and A41 New Chester Road.
- For Birkenhead: Argyle Street and John Street.
- For Lower Bebington: Bromborough Road.
Community members are urged to exercise patience and understanding during this important occasion, which serves to honor the sacrifices made by many. More detailed information regarding these closures, along with maps, is available on the El-Balad website.
