Drivers braced for months of disruption as works planned for major Harborough road
Motorists in and around Market Harborough are being warned of disruption as the county council unveils plans to widen footpaths along a major road in the town.
The work will affected the west side of the town, with contractors extend footpaths on Lubenham Hill and Coventry Road to create space for both pedestrians and cyclists.
The improvements are part of Leicestershire County Council’s efforts to encourage sustainable travel and keep both pedestrians and cyclists safe.
The project is expected to start on September 14 and be completed in early January 2027.
The widening of footpaths will create a shared cycling and walking route to get cyclists off the main carriageway, maintain safety and help traffic flow better – both in and out of town.
This news comes as Rockingham Road, another major route in the east of the town, is also affected by improvement works.
The Rockingham Road project began earlier this month and is set to be completed in March 2027.