Work to start on new cycle and pedestrian route

Roadworks will begin in part of Newtown on Monday create a new active travel route.

The work will start in Treowen with widening of the footpath to allow walking and cycling between Heel Treowen and Treowen Primary School.
 
"The pavement will be widened to become a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians. This will also improve the surface of the existing path and increase safety for all users, particularly for families and pupils going to and from school," said a statement from Powys County Council.
 
Funded by Welsh Government, this is the second phase of a larger scheme that aims to link up to other active travel routes in the town.
 
“The Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 aims to make Wales a walking and cycling nation.” explains Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys.
 
“Essentially, this means that we are endeavouring to make it possible for us to all make short journeys such as our commute to work, school or local shops, by physically active means, like walking or cycling.
 
“Following consultation and the development of the county’s Active Travel Network Maps, it is really exciting to be able to see another active travel scheme in Newtown come to fruition.”