Pinewood Park Estate Borders a 60mph Bypass So Why Is There No Protective Fence Provided by the Developer or the Council?

Formby Bubble has been contacted by a deeply concerned resident about what can only be described as an extremely dangerous situation at the new Pinewood Park estate.

Around most of the estate, safety has clearly been considered. The surrounding ditches are enclosed with wooden fencing to stop children accessing the water.

However, along the side that runs directly alongside the northbound carriageway of the Formby Bypass, there is absolutely no protective fencing at all.

There is open access through the trees straight onto a live 60mph bypass.

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This video shows the danger with direct access to the 60mph Formby Bypass from Pinewood Park

There is also a pedestrian walkway that leads directly to the edge of this fast moving road. The only thing in place is two pieces of metal which do not form a gate and do not physically prevent anyone from walking straight through and onto the carriageway.

Beyond that point are vehicles travelling at speed.

With a large number of young families now living on this estate, this is not a minor oversight. It is a serious accident waiting to happen.

The resident who contacted us said:

“I am asking for help with how to contact the relevant people at the council and people’s thoughts on the exit from the new Pinewood Park estate straight onto the Formby Bypass. I know many people who are worried with the population of the estate being younger families that it may be a disaster waiting to happen as there is no shielding from cars. Thanks so much in advance, any help would be greatly appreciated.”

After attending the location ourselves, we agree this presents a clear and immediate risk. A child could easily pass through the trees or the walkway and step directly into the path of fast moving traffic.

This must be addressed before someone is seriously injured or worse.

We are urgently calling on:

Formby Parish Council

Sefton Council

Barratt Homes

to take immediate action to install secure fencing along the full tree line of Wyoming Way and to fit a proper locked gate at the pedestrian access point to prevent direct access to the bypass.

This is about protecting children. It should not take a tragedy for this to be fixed.

Residents are invited to share their views respectfully.

The three photos here show the fencing along the ditches which is great so why weren’t they continued right along the border of the bypass?