Herefordshire Council is set to begin a series of road safety improvements across the county from early August, with projects aimed at making it safer for children, families and residents to walk, wheel and cycle.
The works form part of the council's Safer School Streets programme and will take place during the summer holidays to reduce disruption before pupils return to school.
The improvements will include:
New and improved pedestrian crossings
Traffic calming measures
Footway widening and accessibility improvements
Speed management signage
Road marking upgrades
Raised crossing points
Improvements to walking and cycling routes
Drainage and highway works
The schemes are designed to create safer journeys around schools and local communities while encouraging more people to travel on foot or by bike.
The programme is part of the wider Improving Transport in Hereford initiative, backed by £19.99 million of UK Government funding alongside investment from Herefordshire Council.
While temporary traffic management and some disruption are expected during the works, the council says access to homes and businesses will be maintained wherever possible.
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