Fencing has gone up ahead of the construction of a market's new food hall.
Preliminary work started on site at Leicester Market yesterday.
Plans for the food hall next to the Corn Exchange were approved last week.
Consent was also given in principle to demolish the 1970s market hall, which has been deemed no longer fit for purpose.
The perimeter fencing is to allow the construction team to carry out preliminary work, including removing bollards and excavating small trial holes.
"Our brief is to minimise disruption to members of the public and businesses in the area during the construction phase," said project manager Gavin Colton, of Kier Construction Central – the contractor appointed by the city council to deliver the scheme.
He said: "We invite anyone with a query or concern about the work to get in touch with us."
To ensure construction vehicles can access the site, temporary parking and loading restrictions in Market Place North will take effect from next week.
Waiting, loading and unloading will be prohibited on both sides of Market Place North, adjacent to Market Corner, from Tuesday.
Construction work on the food hall will get under way in July.
The building is scheduled to be completed in December.
It will open to the public in January 2014.
To report any concerns related to the building work, contact Kier Construction on 0115 986 8856.
