A TEMPORARY traffic ban, one way system and footpath closures are to come into force in Lower Bridge Street, Warrington on August 28 in connection with the borough council’s £400,000 facelift for the area.
The restrictions will continue for a period of 15 weeks – but should be over in time for the peak Christmas shopping period.
Rylands Street and Academy Way will also be affected by the temporary prohibition of driving and the taxi ranks in Arpley Road will be temporarily suspended.
A one-way system in Lower Bridge Street will prohibit traffic from travelling up the street from Bridge Foot.
The work will involve environmental improvements to the carriageway and footpaths similar to recent work carried out in the Palmyra Square “cultural quarter”.
Enhanced street lighting and landscaping will also form an important part of the scheme, as well as widened footpaths.
The junction area with Friars Gate and Academy Way will be resurfaced and the temporary road barrier on Academy Way will be replaced.
Last month, a report to the council’s executive board by Cllr Linda Dirir, lead member for highways, transportation and operations, stated:
”It is envisaged that the proposed works will not only support existing retail and other businesses but importantly encourage new ones – for example use of the widened footpaths for pavement cafes.
“The scheme therefore links closely and helps deliver a key council pledge of supporting the local economy.
The council and development partners Muse Developments are progressing a multi-million £ wider master plan for the Bridge Street area, due to start next summer, which will include a range of leisure facilities including a new multi-screen cinema.
Council chiefs say the work starting on August 28 will complement the wider master plan.
An important part of the scheme is to improve accessibility to the area and it will also include the provision of benches at key locations.
Businesses in the area have been consulted, the council says.
Pictured: Lower Bridge Street
Traffic ban for Bridge Street facelift
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