A SCHEME to improve pedestrian access along a route into Andover has begun.
Roadworks expecting to last 12 weeks along Salisbury Road and Western Road are being carried out by Hampshire County Council contractors.
As part of the project footways along the route will be widened and resurfacing of existing paths will take place.
It will also provide pedestrian crossing points.
A post on the county council’s website said: “[It will provide] a safer alternative for cyclists by improving the shared footpath / cycle way and encouraging local residents to either walk or cycle to access the town centre for local services, facilities and employment opportunities.”
It hoped that the completion of the scheme will offer “safer crossing points which will provide greater visibility at both the A343/Salisbury Road and Salisbury Road/Balksbury Hill junctions”.
The work has started at Wyevale Garden Centre and is expected to continue to the Test Valley Borough Council offices.
The scheme will continue until August 24.
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