A scheme to create a "safe and pleasant" route for pedestrians and cyclists through a former brownfield site in Newport is set to go ahead after gaining council approval.
The "active travel project" through Monkey Island in Lliswerry forms part of Newport city council’s plans to improve the city’s cycling and walking network.
The council state it will also provide a safe route to school for children living in the Lysaght Village development.
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Councillor Roger Jeavons, the council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for city services, said how happy he was that the scheme has been given permission to proceed.
"Our aim is to make walking and cycling the most attractive option for shorter journeys by creating a network that will connect where people live to their destinations," said Councillor Jeavons.
“The Monkey Island route will be an excellent addition to that network and I know it is one that will be welcomed by the community. I’m especially pleased that it will also provide a safe route to local schools for children.
“Walking and cycling is proven to improve people’s health and well-being and we strive to make our active travel routes suitable for all abilities.”
Newport city council's plans for a cycling route through Monkey Island:
The route through Monkey Island will include a new ramp to connect the north footway of the main road, the open space area and the housing estate - this means that people will not have to use the multiple crossings on the SDR junction.
It will also provide a safe connection between the riverside city circular route to the commercial and residential areas in Lliswerry as well as the new links on Corporation Road that were installed earlier this year.
