A section of Marine Drive in Southport was closed yesterday after a lorry collided with Southport Pier.
The collision saw Marine Drive closed between Southport Pier and the Esplanade.
Stand Up For Southport will publish any updates.
A Sefton Council spokesperson said: “Due to a collision by a HGV with the underside of Southport Pier, both Marine Drive and Southport Pier have been temporarily closed.
“An assessment of the damage, structural stability of the Pier for both pedestrian and vehicular safety is now taking place.
“We apologise for any delays this may cause and we would ask all motorists to use the Promenade (B5245) as a temporary diversion route.”
Merseyside Police Sefton said: “Marine Drive is closed between Southport Pier and the Esplanade roundabout, due to a vehicle having collided with the pier.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “We were contacted at just before 1.20pm on Tuesday, following reports a wagon had been in collision with Southport Pier.
“The vehicle is believed to have left the area following the incident. The driver has since been traced and is in the process of being spoken to by officers.
“There are no reports of anyone being injured and structural engineers are en route to establish if any damage has been caused.
“There are road closures in place and motorists are advised to avoid the surrounding area.
“Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.”
Parts of Southport Pier, including the Southport Pier Pavilion, are however open.
A Southport Pier Pavilion spokesperson said: “Following yesterday’s extremely unfortunate event of the lorry collision into our pier we do remain open to the public.
“The bridge is three separate structures, so access is still open at the right hand gate.
“Our small train will still be running from halfway point (stairs to beach) to the pavilion.
“Thank you for your patience and also well wishes. This is all we needed!”
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