THE first phase of work to turn Broad Street into a pedestrian-priority zone – with a similar look to the recently completed King Street / New Street crossing – will begin a week on Monday.
The government has announced that the initial stage will be between Lloyds Bank to the Post Office, and will involve installing “high-quality paving, bespoke furniture, and enhanced greenery including tree planting.”
When finished, the street will be fully paved with a flush granite surface across its width.
Beginning on Monday 1 September, the work will last until next March, although there will be a pause over the Christmas period.
Pedestrian access will be maintained, but cyclists will have to dismount when passing through work areas. Buses that used Broad Street will be re-routed and temporary arrangements will be in place to for deliveries.
Further works to Broad Street are planned to take place in three further phases, aiming for completion by the end of 2027.
Phase two will extend into area around the Obelisk and Conway Street to Library Place. Phase three will then continue the works from the Post Office to the Blue Note. The final phase will extend down to Charing Cross.
