Work starts on vital A39 active travel corridor in West Somerset
Released On 29th Sep 2022
Work commenced this week on a major piece of infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians travelling between Dunster and Minehead.
Somerset County Council's Highways Team is improving and widening an existing cycleway and footway running along the A39 between the two towns to ensure residents and visitors can travel safely by bike or foot.
The £1 million scheme, collaboratively funded through internal partners including Somerset County Council Highways, Public Health and Transport Policy, includes connecting to new cycling and walking infrastructure linking the Marsh Lane development at Dunster Marsh with the A39 pathway, which will in turn the West Somerset College, creating a safe route to school.
Work continues into early 2023 and temporary 40-mph limit and traffic lights are now in place on the A39 for the duration of the project to ensure the safety of the workforce and public. The lights will be operated manually during peak hours to minimise disruption. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians while work is ongoing.
Somerset County Council's Lead Member for Transport and Digital Cllr Mike Rigby said: "It's really pleasing to see this important scheme commence to provide a much-needed active travel corridor between these two towns.
"Improving our walking and cycling provision across the county is a major priority for this council to enable people to use more sustainable modes of transport, which benefits their health and wellbeing and the environment."
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