Unless there are parking restrictions in place already then no, they can't. And they won't! That will be up to the Council following any complaints they may receive from residents.

I would imagine things will work out in St Helens as they do anywhere else. I think there's only Hull FC stadium that actually has enough parking spaces for match day isn't there? Everywhere else people get to know where to park or they do what I do and go by coach.

I suspect the industrial estate near the ground will cash in (if they're clever enough) i think it's very much a wait and see

I don't think there will be a lot of parking problems at Salford's new ground - after all surely there should be enough for 100 cars!

I wouldn't really call driving to the next roundabout on the road, then a short 2 minute to the car park drive totally impractical, mildly inconvenient perhaps, but nothing more. It'll take you as long to work your way to Jackson St and walk from there.

Serious question..I live near the new stadium..and I am concerned that parking might be a problem..just talking to some friends who intend to park where I live..I just wondered if part of the planning for the stadium included parking? .I have been told that saints expected the haulage firm that occupies part of the site to sell up but they refused? can someone set me straight on this please..by the way great stadium!

I refer you to my first response on this thread "there is NO matchday parking at the ground" all the parking there is sponsors ,staff, disabled , and any functions , all supporters will have to use the town centre multi stories, or find street parking nearby but i bet the wardens will be out in force on matchdays , also Tesco and the retail park will have number plate cams and barriers , so you will cop a fine if you try that as well , JJP as far as I know are moving eventually its not Saints who are wanting the site its Langtree and there is still phase 2 of the site that they want to develop with hotel shops cafes etc


the Saints website says it all really

Is it beyond the wit of local bus companies to see a huge revenue opportunity here?

I can see a few wheel clamping firms rubbing their hands.

I thought Langtree had identified some extra space on the site and they were looking at applying for planning permission to develop it into a pay car park. I can't see Tesco being happy on a Friday night if their cap park
was all of a sudden filled with spectators and shoppers had problems with finding a space.

I haven`t seen anything about Langtree finding extra space for parking onsite and it says quite clearly

Saints mentioned a little while ago that discussions were in play with retail parks and St Helens Chamber of Commerce concerning possible parking options. Clearly no progress was made in those discussions and town centre parking is all there is.

As for Langtree, it looks like a car park is being developed to the left of the Peasley Cross entrance but who that is for isn't mentioned anywhere.

I am pretty sure the "overflow" car park is for functions and events at the stadium, you would`nt get many supporters in there anyway , and I wouldnt say the car parking is all there is , i think if you add up the town centre car parks there are ample spaces , adding up the ones Saints mention gives 1410 spaces all within a maximum of 10 minute walk from Langtree Park

Obviously, you don't have to make the same trip.
The traffic would be horrendous, as I will have to drive past/through the congested area around the groundto get to the town centre parking unless I go the long way round through burtonwood or via the east lancs. I will also be able to get a quick getaway (imagine what it will be like trying to get out of tontine st car park or the olf safeway site) from the warrington side of the town and won't pay for parking to boot!

Whilst you are true you will hit congestion, you're going to face that in some shape or form with the other places you mentioned, or indeed anywhere in the area on a matchday, that much is common sense when you have 1000's of people arriving or leaving an area at a similar time.

Coming from the M62 you're going to hit traffic at the McDonalds roundabout, even more so upon leaving, Burtonhead road may be the easiest option of these providing that it is not monitored by wardens but getting away post game won't be easy via the island. Sherdley Business Park on Scorecross might be an option as you can then go down Marshalls Cross Road back towards Lea Green & the M62.

If you do/are able to park on Jackson Street there is a footbridge over the rail tracks that links Manor Street (off Jackson Street) & Alma Street (off Peasley Cross lane) opposite the stadium. Its not very well lit back there and is a bit rough.

Personally I'm not sure how well they can police Ravenhead retail park as there are several ways to access it and given that most of the shops are closed by 8pm anyway it seems unlikely to cause difficulties to the businesses and shoppers there.

But most fans will be arriving well before 8pm.