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New Street and New Cut
Emphasising pedestrian priority movement and enhancing character
Background
"Town is where many of us live and most of us visit, so St Helier’s streets and spaces should be attractive and vibrant, a place to spend time in and of which we
can be proud. The junction of King Street and New Street is important, not only for retail but also for walking across town, while New Cut is a key connection to
Broad Street and on to the Harbour.
This public realm improvement scheme will provide a new surface treatment and enlarge the opening to the Le Sueur obelisk square by relocating the untidy cycle
racks. Pedestrian priority over vehicles and cycles will be emphasised, and the bottom end of New Street enhanced with new seating and tree planting.
We appreciate that the construction work will cause some inconvenience, but we hope that you can bear with our teams as this is an investment for the future.”
Andy Jehan, Minister for Infrastructure and Simon Crowcroft, Constable of St Helier
New Street and New Cut proposals
Artists impressions of New Street and New Cut
New Street and New Cut phase 1
The design is now complete, and the scheme was delivered between January and July 2025.
Pedestrian routes will be retained and temporary servicing arrangements made for businesses.
Buses and taxis will be rerouted during construction.
Plan for New Street and New Cut phase 1
Before, site progress and after photographs
Key benefits
The key benefits of this project include:
- pedestrians given priority over vehicles on King Street, improving safety and comfort
- a continuous smooth walking surface ensuring access for all
- seating for all users, allowing people to linger in the area
- lighting, making a safer and more welcoming space
Diagram plan to show the movement priorities before and after the improvements
The 5 virtues
Our 5 virtues outline our vision:
Healthy streets
Reprioritise Streets in favour of pedestrians.
High quality design
Create a high quality attractive environment that builds on local distinctiveness and character.
Sustainable travel
Encourages behavioural changes to sustainable modes of travel.
Vibrancy and animation
Stimulate activity and dwelling.
Economic resilience
Support Employment and retail opportunities.
New Street Future phases plan