Work to upgrade city centre road due to start
The £3.4m project to upgrade Lincoln Road will include construction of new raised pedestrian crossing points, new cycle stands, seating and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The funding includes £2.4m allocated from the government's Towns Fund.
The scheme is part of its £22.9m Towns Fund Programme that the city successfully bid for, which aims to encourage more people to shop, walk and cycle in the area.
Lincoln Road is a busy road running north from the Queensgate shopping centre, with a multi-cultural mix of food outlets and retail shops.
Angus Ellis, council cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "This is great news for Peterborough residents. Lincoln Road is long overdue some investment and the Towns Fund grant has allowed us to finally get spades in the ground and start delivering.
"It is wonderful that we have been able to secure external funding to deliver the works and demonstrates our ongoing determination to continue to boost economic growth and sustainability.
"The improvements included in the scheme will be a significant upgrade for residents, business owners and customers and we would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst the scheme is delivered."
The works will be delivered by Milestone Infrastructure Limited and is expected to finish by spring 2026.
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