£15m earmarked for new active travel schemes

ALMOST £15m is being spent on two active travel schemes for pedestrians and cyclists in Northumberland.

- JAMES ROBINSON

Most of the cash is being provided by the North East Combined Authority, with just over £2m being put forward by the council.

A total of £9.7m will be spent on the A193 Active Travel Scheme between Kingsway in Blyth and Old Hartley near Whitley Bay, connecting with existing cycleways in North Tyneside.

The Ashington Al Active Travel Scheme will cost £5.2m and is aimed at improving walking and cycling routes in the town.