Further details have been released concerning the planned improvement works on Manvers Street, Fore Street and Wicker Hill in Trowbridge.

The roadwork in the town centre is due to start on Monday, January 15, for approximately 12 months as part of the government’s £16 million investment in Trowbridge via the Future High Streets Fund.

The works will be carried out during the day, from 7am to 7pm, six days a week, Monday to Saturday.

Road resurfacing will occur overnight at three points during the scheme, the details of which have not yet been announced.

The first phase of work is expected to last four months and will affect the area from Hill Street into Fore Street on the North side and a section of Fore Street on the South side.

The improvement to the footpath adjacent to Manvers House is planned to begin around mid-March.

Although on-street parking on Fore Street and Wicker Hill between Manvers Street and Hill Street will be suspended, pedestrian and vehicle access will still be possible.

The council has warned that access to residential and business properties may become temporarily restricted, but that this will be minimised wherever possible.

Due to the nature of the works, some disruption has been described as “unavoidable.”

The manager of the Mercy in Action shop in Trowbridge had previously expressed concerns about the impact this could have on donations.

Councillor Caroline Thomas, cabinet member for Transport, said: “One of our key priorities is to have vibrant, well-connected communities.

“Manvers Street is a popular route into the town centre for pedestrians from the Sainsbury’s store and residential areas.

“The aim is to further improve this route by opening up the area in front of Manvers House widening the footpath, providing new bus shelters and soft landscaping as well as installing heritage columns to enhance the street lighting.

“The aim for Fore Street and Wicker Hill area is to provide improved space for pedestrians and better linkage between the town centre and railway station.

“As we have seen with the previous schemes in Castle Street and Union Street/Church Street, the end results provide a significant difference.

“We recognise that road improvements of this scale do cause some disruption and we apologise for any inconvenience in advance.

“Our contractor will remain in close contact with businesses that are affected by the phases of works to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.

“I would like to reassure everyone that businesses in the area are open as usual.”