Work to begin on the next phase of an active travel route in Treowen, Newtown, will begin at the end of the month.
Identified following previous consultations on the county’s Active Travel Network Maps, the active travel route will improve the path along Heol Treowen, with this latest phase stretching from near Bethshan Nursing home to Dolfor Road.
The pavement will be widened to become a shared use path for pedestrians, families with young children in pushchairs, wheelchair and mobility scooter users and children and adults on bikes. The surface of the existing path will be improved and safety for all users will be increased.
Funded through the Welsh Government Active Travel Fund, this is the next phase of a larger scheme that aims to link up to other active travel routes in the town.
“The Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 aims to make Wales a walking and cycling nation.” explains 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 and the availability of Welsh Government funding, it is exciting to be able to see another phase of the active travel scheme in Newtown come to fruition.
“Work is expected to be completed by 31 March 2025. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum, with traffic management in place for the duration of the project. We would like to thank everyone in advance for their patience and cooperation.”
