Cycling boost for East of England

Cyclists in the East of England are set to benefit from new or improved cycle routes alongside some of the region’s major A roads as early as Easter 2016, following the award of a construction contract worth up to US$3.1 million. The contract will see Geoffrey Osborne start in the New Year to build or upgrade 17 cycling paths at sites across the region including the A12, A120, A47, and the A5. The project is part of a US$152 million national strategy to offer greater accessibility to England’s major road
December 11, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
Cyclists in the East of England are set to benefit from new or improved cycle routes alongside some of the region’s major A roads as early as Easter 2016, following the award of a construction contract worth up to US$3.1 million.

The contract will see Geoffrey Osborne start in the New Year to build or upgrade 17 cycling paths at sites across the region including the A12, A120, A47, and the A5. The project is part of a US$152 million national strategy to offer greater accessibility to England’s major roads and a more cycle-friendly network.

Cycling Minister Robert Goodwill said: “These new routes will transform cycling journeys along busy routes in the East of England. The safe and accessible cycle paths and crossing points are an important step in encouraging more people to use their bicycles to get around the region for work, visiting family and friends or for exercise.

“8101 Highways England’s improvements on the strategic road network will form part of the government’s US$455 million investment over the next five years to support a cycling revolution across this country.”
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