MULTI-MILLION pound improvements to breathe new life into Worcester city centre will be paused for five weeks over Christmas, highways chiefs have revealed.
The work, funded by the Future High Street Fund, has been completed in Angel Row, Angel Place, St Swithin’s Street, Trinity Passage and The Cross.
Phase four will see the completion of Trinity Street before Christmas, with works in St Nicholas Street and The Foregate to follow in the New Year.
The whole programme of works is being delivered by Worcestershire County Council in partnership with Worcester City Council. The Trinity Street works are estimated to take eight months.
Coun Marc Bayliss, cabinet member for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills and Leader of Worcester City Council, said: “These works continue to move forward quickly, and I’m delighted to see they are being delivered on schedule.
“This major investment in the heart of the City Centre will boost the appearance of the entire area, bringing benefits to local retailers, businesses, residents and visitors alike.
“The project will contribute significantly to the sustainability of our local economy and long-term viability and prosperity.”
The improvements on Trinity Street and The Foregate will see footway areas and highway parking bays upgraded using new materials.
Meanwhile the St Nicholas Street works will see footway areas upgraded with new materials, and a replacement low retaining wall with a handrail for enhanced safety at the east end of the street. All carriageways will be resurfaced in a later phase.
The overall programme, which will continue into 2024, is part of the major regeneration of the city centre, funded by £17.9million from Worcester City Council’s successful bid to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.
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