North East Lincolnshire Council is set to begin a programme of public realm improvements to the triangle piece of land between New Cartergate and Frederick Ward Way in Grimsby. It will transform an overgrown and underused space in the heart of the town into a safer, more welcoming area for residents and visitors to utilise.
The improvements will create a more open and accessible space, with low-level planting that is easy to maintain, new seating, a ground-level maze, improved lighting, CCTV, and upgraded footpaths. These changes will make walking routes to the town centre easier and safer, including journeys to and from South Parade School and the new Horizon Youth Zone.
As part of the project, some nearby pedestrian crossing points will also be improved to support safer movement around the area.
When will the work will take place?
Works are due to start on Monday 2 February and are expected to last approximately 10 weeks. Works will take place Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm, and will be delivered in two phases.
Phase 1: Land between New Cartergate and Frederick Ward Way
The first phase will focus on the main public space and will include new paving, public seating, street furniture, soft landscaping, a ground-level maze and CCTV installation.
To allow contractors to work safely, the five parking bays on the east side of New Cartergate will be temporarily suspended. However, vehicle access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times, along with access to the seven parking bays on the west side of New Cartergate and the footpath to the bridge over the River Freshney.
Phase 2: Tactile crossing improvements
The second phase will take place during the school holidays, from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February, and will involve the installation and realignment of four tactile pedestrian crossings at the corners of Lord Street and Cartergate.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place between 9am and 3pm, with works carried out on one crossing at a time to ensure pedestrian access is maintained. Four nearby parking bays between Lord Street and Crescent Street will be temporarily suspended to help reduce congestion. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout.
The council and contractor Specialist Surfacing Ltd would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience and assure that the work will be completed as quickly and safely as possible.
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