A NEW pedestrian crossing has finally been installed on one of the city's most frustrating roads as the council prepares to carry out more congestion-busting work on another busy junction.

The new signal controlled crossing in Croft Road has replaced the old zebra crossing which caused many drivers to fall victim to long and frequent interruptions in both directions.

The congested crossing near the Hive which has been previously dubbed "Worcester's most hated" sees around 2,000 pedestrians and 200 cyclists cross on an average every day.

The entrance to the Cattlemarket car park has also be reworked in an attempt to cut congestion.

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Work to tackle congestion in Sidbury will start on June 17.

The work on the busy city junction will also see a new signal controlled crossing installed and resurfacing take place.

Councillor Alan Amos, cabinet member for highways, said tackling congestion was one of his biggest priorities and the work would also improve pedestrian safety.

He said: "We have spent nearly £12 million on congestion-busting measures because it is one of our biggest issues. It is a big problem and we are very aware of it."

Cllr Amos said the council’s highways department was being “very careful” to minimise disruption.

"Obviously there will be some disruption but the project is very important for tackling congestion and ensuring pedestrians are safer," he said.

New traffic signals will be installed at the Sidbury and City Walls Road junction to replace the current 40-year-old signals.

A new pedestrian crossing will also be installed across Commandery Road at its junction with Sidbury.

Cllr Amos said most of the work will be carried out during the summer school holiday to minimise disruption.

A number of single lane closures throughout the whole area and overnight closures are also planned but no specific dates could yet be provided. Tree planting will also take place in autumn.

The road will also be completely resurfaced at the end of August and early September.

The improvements have been made possible because of a successful £3.2 million bid by the council to the Department for Transport.

The fund is given to council’s to tackle congestion and boost productivity on roads.