Kennedy - £200,000 cycle scheme in Carrickfergus set to begin
Transport
Minister Danny Kennedy announces that a £200,000 scheme to provide 2km
of continuous combined footway and cycleway in Carrickfergus has just
commenced.
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| Pictured with Minister Kennedy at Prince Andrew Way |
The scheme along the North side of Prince Andrew Way, between North Road and Craigs Road, is expected to be complete by mid March. The improvements will make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in the Carrickfergus area.
Danny Kennedy said: “This
is a very significant investment and goes to further demonstrate my
commitment to promote sustainable transport such as walking and cycling
as a healthy, environmentally friendly and cost effective mode of
transport.
“The scheme will link several schools in the area and will ultimately help create a culture of active travel within Northern Ireland.”
The
wider ranging programme aims to help increase the number of pupils’
travelling to school by cycling and walking. It also aims to increase
pupils’ general cycling skills, road awareness and knowledge of the
health benefits associated with cycling and walking.
To facilitate the improvements it will be necessary to operate traffic management on Prince Andrew Way during the working day.
As with all scheme of this type, severe weather may impact on the scheduled arrangements.
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