The Stanley Park access and infrastructure project is the first to finish of three contracts associated with the £14m regeneration of the historic park and the Isla Gladstone Conservatory.

The works include junction improvements, the provision of new or improved pedestrian controlled crossings, refurbishment of footways and the introduction of dropped crossings at junctions.

There will also be new match-day bus and taxi facilities and off-road coach parking.  Traffic management has also been improved through new CCTV and variable message signing.

New and replacement trees in Arkles Lane will also help to benefit the environment.

Liverpool City Council's Executive Member for the Environment, Councillor Berni Turner, said: "This is essential work when we are restoring the park to its former glory during Liverpool's Year of the Environment. It has produced far better access to the park and improved the public realm for local residents."

"All this work has had to be carried out on live footways and carriageways in residential areas," explains Geoff Byrne of 2020 Liverpool, who managed the implementation of the project on behalf of the city council.  "We've worked with the council and other partners to maintain good communication with local residents in order to minimise disruption to the public while the work was in progress."

"The residents are really pleased with the work that has been carried out," says Ros Groves, Chair of the Anfield Breckfield Housing and Physical Regeneration Group.  "Carillion and all the partners worked very hard and continually kept the residents informed."