WORK on improvements to the coastal defence schemes in central Rhyl will start this month to both protect the town and upgrade and expand the promenade for residents and visitors.
In the coming months, there will be closures to certain sections of Rhyl promenade, but alternative access points to the beach will be available and clearly signposted and all businesses will be open as usual.
Shortly after Easter, and for the duration of the construction work, West Promenade will be closed between Butterton Road and the area close to the central car park.
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Pedestrians will be directed away from the works taking them past SC2, Vue Cinema and the Children’s Village, where they will be able to access the existing promenade to the east of SeaQuarium.
Access to the cycling route on the promenade will be closed, with cyclists diverted away from the construction area to a clearly signposted route.
The car park on Quay Street will also be closed to make way for site offices and storage.
In addition, there will be partial closure on East Promenade from the entrance to the Pavilion car park to the west side of the beach path on Old Golf Road.
During April, a ramp will be built to allow access from the Marine Drive construction compound to the beach.
The Pavilion car park will remain open.
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Cllr Jason McLellan, leader of Denbighshire County Council, said: “The work going on to regenerate Rhyl is truly exciting and the projects which have already been delivered have vastly improved the town.
“It is inevitable that work on this scale will create some short-term disruption.
"However, we are taking all possible steps to ensure that alternative access to visitor attractions, businesses and the beach is clearly signposted.
“Denbighshire County Council is committed to long-term development in Rhyl and overall, the aim of this huge regeneration project is to invest in the town for the benefit of our residents, businesses and visitors.”
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