Highway works will take place at Beverley Saturday Market, from Monday 19th January, as the final phase of improvements for the pedestrian area and parking layout, which were made permanent in May 2024.
Funded by the Department for Transport, the £530,000 project aims to make the area more accessible for pedestrians, especially those with limited mobility, and ensure parking areas are clear to visitors. The works are expected to be completed by Wednesday 10th June.
The current pedestrian area is set out using temporary markings and planters, and the upcoming works will remove the full height kerb and replace the existing block paving with York stone slabs to make the pedestrian area consistent with surrounding footways.
The existing block paving within the parking area will be re-laid to suit the new layout to ensure parking areas are clear to all and enable the inclusion of two further pay and display car parking spaces. Additionally, the group of six blue badge holder spaces will be rearranged to allow better visibility and space for vehicles driving around the adjacent corner.
The existing cycle stands and wooden benches will be retained and bolstered by further new seating, bollards and replacement planters.
To minimise this disruption, the works are planned during the quieter months, although some areas of Saturday Market will need to be closed during the construction period for safety purposes. However, access will be maintained to businesses and properties.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council are taking the opportunity to carry out maintenance work to other areas of block paving within Saturday Market at the same time to reduce disruption.
Councillor Paul West, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for environment and transport said : “This is a positive scheme to improve Beverley for residents, businesses and visitors. We thank residents and businesses for their patience during this time and look forward to seeing the project completed in time for the summer.”
