The next phase of the Green Corridor construction will get under way next week with the removal of parking spaces expected to improve safety.
Rotorua Lakes Council contractors are expected to start work on the southern side of the Hinemoa St block between Fenton St and City Focus.
It follows work currently under way along the Hinemaru to Fenton block of Hinemoa St which is nearing completion, with gardens and plantings scheduled for installation over the next few days.
Construction of the next section will involve removal of parking spaces along the southern side of Hinemoa St to be replaced by the Green Corridor pathway running alongside the footpath. It will leave two lanes of car parking in that section of the street, rather than the current three.
The move is expected to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety, reduce current congestion and increase vehicle manoeuvrability.