WORK HAS officially commenced on the regeneration project of the High Street in Wrexham's City Centre.
Alun Griffiths Contractors Ltd have been appointed to carry out the improvements to the High Street and its immediate surroundings this summer.
Just three-weeks since work commenced on July 1, the High Street is already looking considerably different.
The improvements include; the pedestrianisation of Yorke Street / High Street / Town Hill and Abbot Street, Creation of green spaces and tree planting, installation of new paving blocks, granite kerbing and street furniture.
Contractors will be working between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturdays if necessary, between 9am and 1pm.
Abbot Street and Town Hill will be closed to vehicular traffic for certain periods while being resurfaced, this is due to their limited width. Town Hill is set to reopen to vehicular traffic from early September.
Pedestrian access will be maintained and businesses will be supported with their deliveries. with businesses on Town Hill and York Street.
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A council spokesperson said: "We appreciate that this is a busy area of the city and we apologise in advance for any temporary disruption caused.
"The contractor will be working as safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in order to complete the works as soon as possible."
The works will be completed by October 25, 2024.
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