Trowbridge town centre paths to be improved in 2024

The work will take about four months to complete, the council says

Pedestrian routes in a town centre are to be improved in the new year thanks to £16m in government funding.

Manvers Street, Fore Street and Wicker Hill in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, will be revamped with money from the Future High Streets Fund.

The first phase will begin on 15 January and will take about four months to complete.

During this time, on-street parking will be suspended, but the roads will remain open to traffic.

Manvers Street, a popular pedestrian route into the town centre, will be improved by opening up the area in front of Manvers House.

In addition, the footpath will be widened and paved with slabs to tie in with the surrounding paved areas.

Footpaths will also be widened on Fore Street and Wicker Hill to improve pedestrian routes between the town centre and railway station.

Councillor Caroline Thomas, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for transport, said: "We wanted to give advance notice of this scheme because of the length of the construction period, and we apologise in advance for any disruption caused.

"One of our business plan priorities is to create vibrant and well-connected communities and the Manvers Street, Fore Street and Wicker Hill improvements are the latest in a series of schemes to improve walking and cycling routes into the town centre.

"In the meantime, we will keep everyone updated on the phased works next year and would remind people that businesses will be open as usual, and that access will be maintained for residents and shoppers throughout the construction period."