Contractors have been appointed to widen a footway on Shipquay Street at the arch under Shipquay Gate in the historic Derry Walls.

Work is set to commence on 23 January and is expected to be complete by 8 February 2024.

At present pedestrians must walk on the road to access Shipquay Street from the Guildhall area. The scheme will implement a priority traffic control system which will allow the footway to be widened under the arch creating more space and greater ease of movement for pedestrians using this busy street.

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The materials selected for the widened footway will be consistent with the existing high caliber surfaces in the City Centre.

In order to facilitate the works a single lane will be closed to traffic travelling into the City Centre from Foyle Street from 23 January to 8 February. Traffic will however be able to travel from The Diamond down Shipquay Street and through Shipquay Gate under a temporary traffic control arrangement.

During the works a signed diversion will be in place as follows: Shipquay Street – A2 Foyle Embankment – John Street – Carlisle Road - Ferryquay Street.