Widening a footpath and signal crossing point are among improvements being made to a road in Watford.

Hertfordshire County Council has begun work to make changes to Wiggenhall Road that are aimed to benefit cyclists.

These include widening the pavement to provide a two-way shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists.

This will replace the existing temporary cycle lane facility that is in place adjacent to Riverside Park.

The work will also include the widening of the existing signalised crossing point at the bridge over the River Colne and resurfacing of the footway on the eastern side of the road.

Residents will benefit from improved accessibility, especially around the entrance/exit into Oxhey Activity Park.

There will be also be a better connection to existing National Cycle Network routes and two nearby parks, making it easier for people to walk and cycle within the area.

This comes after a consultation found more than more three quarters of respondents agreed to some extent with the proposals, selecting either ‘strongly agree’ or ‘tend to agree’.

Construction will take between 8-10 weeks to complete, with all works undertaken overnight between 8pm and 5am.

Any noisy works that are required will be between 8pm and 11pm.

Phil Bibby, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Hertfordshire County Council, said: “Following the public consultation that took place last year, a commitment was made to progress with the design of the Wiggenhall Road scheme. I’m delighted that work on this project is now ready to be implemented.

“Our aim is to offer all residents a cleaner, greener, healthier Hertfordshire. By increasing access to walking and cycling initiatives, we'll help to improve health, air quality, road safety and reduce traffic congestion.”