PROGRESS ON ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE LINKING COMMUNITIES

A LEADING civil engineering firm is advancing a major active travel route in south west Anglesey.

- By LUCY JOHN

The new active travel route from Pen Cob car park to Newborough, Anglesey

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK is delivering a 1.25km shared pedestrian and cycle path from Pen Cob car park (Malltraeth) to Newborough after being appointed by Anglesey Council.The scheme will separate users from vehicles on the A4080 for safety purposes, while bird watching areas, benches and cycle stands are being installed in various areas, including Malltraeth Cob the local name for the mile-long embankment and bridge crossing the River Cefni.

As principal contractor, the Ruthin-based firm's 15-strong team is also carrying out minor works to the cob to create the build-outs, designed to enhance viewing safety by preventing collisions between oncoming traffic, cyclists and pedestrians.