Image demonstrating Preliminary works starting on Blyth improvement scheme

Preliminary works starting on Blyth improvement scheme

Initial works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre. 
 
On Sunday, May 23rd, work will start on Bowes Street as part of the £1.3m Northern Gateway Phase 1 Scheme.  This is the first project in the Energising Blyth Regeneration Programme aiming to revitalise the town centre. 
 
This project will improve the look and feel of Bowes Street, Wanley Street and Church Street and include new paving, wider footpaths, on-street parking and improved lighting.   
 
On Bowes Street the road will be upgraded, including improved cycling provision. The scheme also introduces a one-way system encouraging safe and sustainable transport in the area. 
 
The preliminary work, which will last a couple of days, involves removing the existing brick planters along the eastern part of the street.  All affected premises have been contacted directly to inform them of this work. 
 
This will give access for utility providers who will be doing further work over the next three months prior to the main construction of the improvement scheme. 
 
The main works are expected to be complete by early 2022.  The project is a partnership scheme delivered and funded by the County Council, Blyth Town Council, with support from the Government's Accelerated Towns Fund. 
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