A new pedestrian crossing has been opened in Worcester City Centre.

The recent development forms part of phase five of the Worcester Future High Street Fund programme, which aims to improve public spaces throughout the city centre.

The new signalised crossing is located on Foregate Street and replaces the original crossing near the junction with Pierpoint Street.

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Councillor Marc Bayliss, cabinet member for economy, infrastructure and skills, at Worcestershire County Council said: "This is an important part of the wider project, which is playing a crucial role in improving public spaces and regenerating Worcester city centre.

"The crossing will benefit pedestrians, particularly people arriving by train, as it will make the crossing from Foregate Street Station much safer and easier.

"It should encourage more walking, as well as opening-up access to the city centre and beyond."

Councillor Marjory Bisset, joint leader of Worcester City Council and vice-chair of policy and resources committee, said: "The northern part of the city centre is already looking better thanks to the ongoing repaving and regeneration work, funded by the £17.9 million we secured from the Future High Streets Fund.

"This new crossing will, in due course, help provide easy access from Foregate Street Station to the soon-to-be opened new route to The Arches, and also to the Scala and Corn Exchange buildings, where Worcester’s new arts venue will be created."

The next phase will involve relocating the northbound bus-stop which was displaced by the new crossing, along with adding a new shelter and a real-time information screen.

This project, which also includes paving upgrades and public space improvements, is expected to be completed before the Easter holidays.

The final phase of the programme will see improvements on Angel Street, with work due to finish in the summer.