Town works to improve walkways and cycle routes

The scheme is being constructed by Cormac

Works to improve walkways and cycling routes in a part of Penzance are due to begin on Monday.

The improvements in Causewayhead are being funded and delivered by the Penzance Town Deal Sustainable Travel Network project and Cornwall Council builders, Cormac.

Organisers said the project would result in "a more attractive gateway into Penzance".

Residents have been warned the works will cause some disruption to traffic. Cormac said the project would be completed in June.

'Temporary disruption'

Cormac plans to fully resurface roads and install benches and bicycle stands.

It said three-way traffic lights would be in place for the majority of the project.

Cormac project manager, Tom James, said: "This is a busy area and, while we understand the importance of keeping the traffic flowing as well as possible at all times during the construction, we also need to ensure the safety of the teams working on site.

"We recognise that the works will inevitably cause some temporary disruption to motorists and will be monitoring the traffic closely to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible and delays are kept to a minimum."