North Seaton Road Active Travel corridor
North Seaton Road Active Travel corridor
Plans to implement a walking and cycling corridor along North Seaton Road between the town centre and Newbiggin Road.
Background
This project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the North East Combined Authority, supplemented by a local contribution.
In total this equates to over £2 million towards active travel improvements in Ashington. The route will offer sustainable connectivity to the likes of:
- the high street
- local services
- the Northumberland Line
The works are being coordinated and connected to other planned improvements for the area.
The corridor enhances sustainable travel for residents, workers, and learners, with further connectivity through the town center and Ashington railway or bus station.
Users will benefit from new and improved surface treatment of footways and carriageways, in addition to:
- street furniture
- public realms works
- lighting
- traffic signing
- road markings
This scheme is just one of several active travel improvements that are being delivered in Northumberland.
These schemes will build upon the current walking and cycling offer in Northumberland working towards a connected county for users to enjoy.
Current programme timescales
- September 2022: Completion of feasibility design options
- October 2022 to February 2023: preliminary design underway and complete
- June 2023: Stakeholder Engagement exercise, drop in sessions (Ashington Leisure Centre), and online consultation
- June 2023 to November 2023: detailed design underway and complete
- September 2023: consultation
- December 2023 to February 2024: construction mobilisation
- March 2024 to present: construction underway
- January 2025 (completion date to be confirmed): coordination with other planned works in the area expected completion in late 2025
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