A BUSY shortcut in Cirencester will be closed over the weekend.

Argos alleyway - which connects The Waterloo and Dyer Street - in Cirencester will be closed to pedestrians between Friday, February 23 until Monday, February 26 whilst new flooring is installed. 

Cotswold District Council has been working with Cotswold Community Safety Partnership to transform the alley after rising concerns that the path felt unsafe and attracted unwanted antisocial behaviour.

Over the last year, lights have been put up to illuminate the space, the alley's walls have been painted blue and plant pots have been placed near its entrance.

This weekend colourful flooring, which has been designed by a local artist, is due to be installed in the pedestrian shortcut.

CDC has published the following map which shows an alternative route from The Waterloo to Dyer Street during this time period.

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard: Map showing alternative routes to The Waterloo and Dyer StreetMap showing alternative routes to The Waterloo and Dyer Street (Image: CDC)