Wiltshire Council to improve pedestrian safety with new footway on Frogmore Road in Westbury

Wiltshire Council is upgrading the pedestrian facilities on Frogmore Road in Westbury to improve the safety of pedestrians, particularly those walking to and from the new developments in the area.

The work is set to begin on Monday 27 January 2025 and includes the construction of a new footway along the entire northern side of Frogmore Road, stretching from its junction with Rosefield Way to its junction with Slag Lane.

Extensive vegetation removal will be carried out on Monday 27 January to prepare the area for construction. This is expected to take one week to complete and during this time the road will be closed.

The construction of the footway will then start on Monday 3 February 2025 and is expected to take approximately 12 weeks to complete. During this period, there will be a full 24-hour road closure in place and pedestrian routes linking to Frogmore Road will also be closed. There will be diversions in place for both vehicles and pedestrians.

While access will be maintained where possible, residents and visitors should expect delays. No through traffic will be permitted on the closed section of the road during the construction period.

The scheme is being funded through the council's Local Highway and Footway Improvement Groups (LHFIG) programme. LHFIGs are sub groups of Wiltshire's Community Area Boards that deal specifically with highway issues. This scheme is being funded both by the Westbury LHFIG and through an extra pot of funding that is set aside for larger-scale LHFIG projects around the county.

Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: This scheme has been brought forward by both the Westbury LHFIG and Westbury Town Council, so we know providing this much-needed footway has the support of the community.

We understand that the upcoming road closures may cause some inconvenience, and we apologise for any disruptions this may cause. However, this project is a crucial step in enhancing pedestrian safety in Westbury, particularly as the area continues to grow and develop.

We appreciate the patience of both residents and visitors throughout this process, and we are confident that the completed footway will have a lasting, positive impact on the community. This upgrade is part of our broader initiative to create safer and more accessible routes across the county. The new footway will provide a safer route for people walking to and from their destinations.

A priority in our Business Plan is to have well-connected communities and the completion of this scheme will significantly enhance pedestrian access and safety for the residents in Westbury.

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