Removal of the central islands will make the crossing point safer to use, with crossers no longer having to navigate three separate bits of the road, or wait at either of the islands.
The upgrades are part of our work on improving active travel links between the city centre, railway station and the area around Queen’s Hill.
This work has already seen us install an active travel bridge over the railway, linking Devon Place and Mill Street with the city centre, as well as an active travel crossing point linking the bridge with Cambrian Road, which the new crossing point will look like.
“This work is another vital upgrade in making sure our highway network is fit for future generations,” said Councillor Rhian Howells, cabinet member for infrastructure and assets.
“By replacing the outdated set-up of the existing crossing, we are ensuring that new crossing will be easier for all users to navigate, whether on foot, on a bike or in a wheelchair.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the work once it is complete!”
The work is anticipated to take about five to six weeks to complete, and there will be some disruption on Queensway while it is carried out.
Pedestrians
For pedestrians, footpaths around the crossing point may be closed at certain periods. Please use alternative routes which will be signposted.
A temporary pedestrian crossing point will be installed close to the work site. The other crossing point on Queensway is also available.
Road users
To allow the work on the crossing to be carried out, there will be lane closures in place on Queensway.
Most of the time, one lane will be open in each direction during the works.
Occasionally, there may be some overnight closures of the entire road. These are planned for Sundays, from 12am until 4.30am. Any such full closure will be signposted well in advance and communicated out via our social media channels.
