June 2024 Wrexham City Centre Environmental Improvements to start on 1 July

We’re pleased to announce that works are to start implementing the exciting plans for the regeneration of the High Street and immediate surroundings.

The improvements include:

The pedestrianisation of York Street / High Street / Town Hill and Abbot Street
Creation of green spaces and tree planting
Installation of new paving blocks, granite kerbing and street furniture

Following the results of the recent consultation exercise, the scheme has been extended to include Town Hill and Abbot Street.

Alun Griffiths Contractors Ltd have been appointed by to deliver the environmental improvements to Wrexham City Centre. The first Phase of the works will be starting this week on Yorke St. and Town Hill on Monday, 1 July.

The works will be completed by 25 October 2024.

These are major works but disruption will be minimised as much as possible, with the main route remaining open to traffic and pedestrian access retained in all streets.

Given the limited width of Town Hill and Abbots Street, these will have to be closed to vehicular traffic for certain periods whilst they are resurfaced. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Measures will be in place to minimise disruption to businesses during this period including providing porters by the Contractor to support businesses with deliveries and Alun Griffiths Public Liaison Officer will pop by to discuss these details.

Councillor Nigel Williams, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Economy, said: “We’re really excited to see the plans for High Street and the immediate surroundings come to life – continuing our commitment to investing and enhancing our city centre so it provides the best possible experience for businesses, residents and visitors.”

In order to carry out the necessary works as safely as possible, Town Hill will need to be closed to vehicular traffic from 1 July, reopening in early September 2024. Pedestrian access will be maintained and businesses will be supported with their deliveries. with businesses on Town Hill and York Street – if you would like to get in touch then please see our project contact details below:

Email: wrecsam@alungriffiths.co.uk Telephone: 0330 041 2185

The Contractors working hours will be between 7:30am and 6pm Monday to Friday and should weekend working be necessary, 9am until 1pm on Saturdays. There are currently no plans to work weekends and the Contractor will not be working during the August Bank Holiday.

We appreciate that this is a busy area of the city and we apologise in advance for any temporary disruption caused. The Contractor will be working as safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in order to complete the works as soon as possible.