Traffic flow in the city centre’s Bank Street was due to be reversed from Monday – one of several major changes being made to prepare for the £24.4 million City Park.

Broadway and Bank Street – between Broadway and Market Street – were closed today and tomorrow while engineers worked on the roads, which included laying a new surface.

Speed bumps had been removed and new kerbs and paving had been installed at the junction. The alterations were being made to allow right and left turns out of Bank Street.

Road signs covered in black bags this weekend were due to be uncovered on Monday morning.

A number of other changes will be made to the city centre roads network including creating a right turn for buses, taxis and cycles from Bridge Street to Hall Ings and alterations to the junction to allow left turns for buses, taxis and cycles from Bridge Street to Hall Ings.

Buses, taxis and cycles will be allowed to turn left from Sunbridge Road to Godwin Street, and will be able to access Princes Way from Little Horton Lane.

The public realm project is expected to give Bradford a major economic boost, attracting visitors, workers and further investment to the area.

Part of the former Tyrls police headquarters was demolished in February to make room for the park, which will measure 24,690 sq metres or six acres.

This is equivalent to four football pitches and about the same size as St Mark’s Square in Venice.

The City Park will be a large space which is big enough to provide a relaxing environment for those who want to sit outside and relax, while accom-modating visitors and a range of events.

It is expected to be completed by summer 2011.