A new cycle path has opened on Kingsway in Scunthorpe, which is an extension to the cycleway around Central Park, thanks to £300,000 funding.
The funding was secured following a successful bid from Active Travel England specifically to improve cycling and walking infrastructure. It provides a segregated link between the Ridgeway cycleway route and the existing cycle path alongside Ashby Road.
Cllr Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for connectivity, said: “As part of the council’s commitment to improve facilities for cycling and walking, we submitted the bid to Active Travel to improve the cycle paths on Kingsway.
“This funding was awarded to the council specifically to improve walking and cycling facilities – it could not be used for any other highway repairs or improvements.
“The new cycle path provides a safer and more convenient route for both cyclists and pedestrians as the two are now separate.
“As part of the Active Travel Funding, a crossing has been installed outside of North Lindsey College to link to Central Park, providing safe, direct access from the college to the park and Scunthorpe town centre for students.”
Pictured (left to right) are Gareth Denovan, Highway Traffic Safety Manager and Cllr Tim Mitchell. Credit: North Lincolnshire Council
