A new two-way cycle lane has been created having had its anti-skid buff surface laid and white lines painted, giving cyclists a dedicated road space along Clarence Esplanade. Line markings to the highway and parking areas have also been painted in the final phase of works which should see the area open to the public soon.
The section between Hovertravel and Blue Reef has been closed since October 2024, with this phase following on from the first phase between Old Portsmouth and Clarence Pier carried out as part of the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
Work is also now underway on the next phase next to South Parade Pier.
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For more about the ongoing sea defence works visit southseacoastalscheme.org.uk
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The new-look promenade in front of Southsea Common is almost complete. Pictures: The road in front of the Naval War Memorial is complete and the parking bays have been painted. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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The new-look promenade in front of Southsea Common is almost complete. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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The new-look promenade in front of Southsea Common is almost complete. Pictured: Centenary Place Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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The new-look promenade in front of Southsea Common is almost complete with all of the memorials and street furniture now in place. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak