A new sustainable transport route has opened in Wallsend, making it safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists to move between Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum and the Metro and bus station.
It is funded by a £1.28m capital grant from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It is part of the Towns and High Streets Innovation Programme, with the North East Combined Authority as the lead authority.
The scheme is part of North Tyneside Council’s Ambition for Wallsend, creating a vibrant and connected town that is attractive to residents, visitors and employers.
For those who want to take in the local sights, the sustainable transport route links into a circular trail around Richardson Dees Park. For the really adventurous, it connects with National Cycle Route 72 Hadrian’s Way, stretching from the Cumbrian coast to Tynemouth.
It has been designed to be safe and accessible for families, pushchairs, wheelchairs, bikes, scooters and all active modes of transport.
The sustainable transport route will help make North Tyneside a greener place to live, and help reduce the carbon footprint of the Borough.
The work has been carried out by the Council’s construction partner Capita and includes:
- New crossing points on Buddle Street, taking pedestrians and cyclists to the Segedunum site and connecting to National Cycle Route 72.
- A new crossing point at Wallsend Bus Station.
- Upgraded landscaping in Wallsend Bus Station.
- New play equipment in Winifred Gardens.