For four troublesome days during half term – from 7pm on Monday October 24 to 6am on Friday October 28 – the section of Desborough Road between Westbourne Street and Bridge Street will be closed to allow for the construction of two fantastic and much needed pedestrian crossings.

There will of course be diversions put in place on the roads and public transport this month as the second phase of a major £2 million roadwork scheme in High Wycombe begins, due to the approval by Wycombe District and Buckinghamshire County Council. This decision will help the local property market as investors are seeing real commitment by local councils to develop in the area.

The existence of a settlement at High Wycombe was first documented as 'Wicumun' in 970 © Copyright Peter Trimming and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
The existence of a settlement at High Wycombe was first documented as ‘Wicumun’ in 970
© Copyright Peter Trimming and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Once this development is concluded a new route will go through the town – linking the A40 Oxford Road with Marlow Hill Roundabout – and include a new road through the town’s old gasworks site. This further helps strengthen the property market along this route.

Pedestrian access to businesses will be kept open so commercial enterprise should not be hindered during this time, which has come as a relief to small business owners. There will also be noise restraints with work not continuing past 1am each day which should hopefully not interfere with residents too much.

If you are a looking to sell or let your property in the High Wycombe area, then please call us on 01494 445433 to speak to a local property expert to arrange a free no obligation market appraisal.

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