Four months of roadworks has begun to widen a pavement for walkers and cyclists in a residential area of Newtown.
The second phase of the active travel route along Heol Treowenbegan earlier this week between Treowen Primary School down towards Kerry Road.
As well as widening the path, Powys County Council said the roadworks 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.
Work on phase two of the Treowen active travel route, which is funded by the Welsh Government, is due to be completed by the end of March 2023.
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The next piece of work to begin in Newtown will be the cycle and pedestrian bridge which will span the River Severn and connect the riverside path and Pool Road in Newtown, creating a safe active travel link between the communities, businesses and amenities on each side of the river, said Powys County Council.
“The Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 aims to make Wales a walking and cycling nation.” said 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."
More information about proposed future active travel routes in the area can be found online at https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/3962/Active-Travel
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