Construction commences on section of C2C line for accessibility enhancements
In an exciting development for sustainable travel in the region, the organisation Sustrans has announced a significant project to enhance accessibility on a one-mile section of National Cycle Network Route 7, part of the popular C2C (Sea to Sea) Route.
The current dust and stone surface will be replaced with a more solid surface, although the exact material has yet to be confirmed. The path will also be widened from its current 1-2 meters to between 2.5 and 3.5 meters, providing more space for both leisure cyclists and commuters who use the route to travel to large employers in the area.
One of the key aims of the project is to make the path more accessible to everyone, including wheelchair users, adapted cycle users, and horse riders. To achieve this, physical barriers will be redesigned or removed. It is widely recognised that these barriers disproportionately impact people who use mobility aids or non-standard cycles, making active travel routes unequal.
Vegetation will be cut back on either side of the path to improve visibility, and the path will be raised to prevent flooding. The work is expected to take around three months to complete, subject to any delays.
Closures and diversions will be in place during construction work, and more details on these will be provided later. Diversions are not suitable for all users, causing some disruption to journeys. However, users are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly.
For those with specific concerns or queries about the project, contact information is provided: englandnorth@our website. Information on how to get a barrier removed or redesigned is also available.
Barriers on the National Cycle Network prevent legitimate users from walking, wheeling, or cycling along the Network. Sustrans hopes that these improvements will encourage more people to travel sustainably and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable active travel network.
A page for learning more about barriers on the Network is provided for those interested in understanding the impact of these barriers further. For those who wish to support the project, they are encouraged to continue using the path once the improvements are complete and to spread the word about the benefits of sustainable, accessible travel.
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