Major partners in the plans to transform Preston city centre have been given a tour of the project to see how the transformation is going.
between parts of the city centre to improve the leisure and shopping experience, improve facilities for sustainable travel and make the area more attractive.
Partners were shown various elements of the scheme, including the introduction of pedestrian crossing facilities on Fleet Street and at Lawson Steet/Marshalls house; construction of new cycle lanes at the Corporation Street junction and at Market Street through to North Road. “This scheme will reconnect the city centre with increased footfall for businesses between the university and the Harris Quarter, as well as vastly improved access for cyclists and pedestrians.
“More active travel will make the roads quieter, safer and more attractive for people navigating the city, and contribute towards the important goal of achieving a net zero carbon economy. Liz Gatheral, Director of Estates and Capital Projects at UCLan, said: “The University has established an attractive gateway to the city through the new University Square and Student Centre as part of the £200 million Masterplan.
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