It is the first phase of a £65 million development

A major redevelopment of a city centre landscape is under way as the latest update has been revealed. The first phase of the Peterborough Station Quarter project was due to start before the end of March.

The first phase of the £65 million Station Quarter development, known as City Link, is expected to create a modern gateway between the railway station and Cowgate, according to the council.

In the latest update, a spokesperson for Peterborough City Council confirmed that work is underway. Workers are removing trees and clearing more vegetation on the roundabout.

They expect M Group to be setting up their compound in April and May, with the main road works due to begin in May. The construction works include lane closures on Queensgate Roundabout, meaning motorists and road users could experience delays.

A spokesperson for Peterborough City Council said: “Although the traffic orders are being published later than we originally said this will not affect the timeline for our start on site. It will begin in May/June and the completion date for the project will remain the same.”

The two subways that run underneath the Queensgate roundabout will be removed. As part of the consultation, officers reviewed whether any of the 35 trees could be retained.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Unfortunately, this will not be possible due to engineering requirements that are necessary to construct the new footpaths and make improvements to the landscaping to transform the area.

“The landscaping proposals will see 49 new trees planted and there are also plans for seven additional small trees/shrubs as well as a rain garden and Gabion walls.”

The Station Quarter is a regeneration project being delivered by Peterborough City Council in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Network Rail, Platform 4, and LNER.