Celebrations at completion of cycle route

NORTH Tyneside Council's environmental chief is "delighted" over the completion of the coastal cycle lane with hopes further funding can be sourced for similar schemes.

- AUSTEN SHAKESPEARE

Celebrations have been held after the completion of the £11m Seafront Sustainable Route a cycle lane between St Mary's Lighthouse and Tynemouth Front Street.

Spectators had the opportunity to try out council-provided bikes and tandems on the route, as well as a BMX display at the Spanish City.

The first phase of the work began in October 2023, with the first mile of the new cycle path linking the Front Street to Tynemouth Aquarium launched in July 2024. The scheme saw 6,219m of resurfaced footpaths, 4,675m of cycleway paved, and 72 new cycle stands.