Dorset Highways will be starting work next week to provide safer access into Borough Gardens from Princes Street.
From Tuesday 23 April, for five weeks, there will be some traffic restrictions while the entrance to Princes Street is narrowed at its junction with Albert Road and a new raised table is installed.
The new raised section of road will slow vehicles and make drivers more aware of pedestrians and cyclists using the busy crossing point.
During the first week of work – from Tuesday 23 April to Tuesday 30 April – Albert Road will be closed to southbound traffic between Top o’ Town Roundabout and Princes Street from 9.30am to 3.30pm each week day.
This will provide a safe working space for the new kerb line to be installed on Albert Road.
Drivers will still be able to travel northbound on Cornwall Road up to Top o’ Town Roundabout.
For the duration of the work, Princes Street will be closed to eastbound vehicles – with drivers needing to enter from Trinity Street. Drivers travelling west along the road will still be able to exit onto Albert Road/Top o’ Town.
Matthew Piles, Service Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Economy, said: “These works will provide a safer and more attractive crossing for pedestrians and cyclists using West Walks or the wider cycling network.
“The narrowing of the road should also make crossing it easier for anyone visiting Borough Gardens.”
Pedestrian and cyclist access will always be maintained.
