Work has started on the new boardwalk for pedestrians and cyclists, which will link St Denys to Northam. The following report was from the latest 'St Denys Today' newsletter. Construction of the boardwalk which will connect St Denys to the city centre and form part of a transport spine running from the airport to the docks, is due to commence in April.
The 12-week project, delayed by a technical problem regarding land ownership which has now been resolved, will see the creation of a wide cycle and pedestrian walkway. The route, which starts at the top of Horseshoe Bridge, and follows the riverbank until arriving in Northam, is currently used by locals as a short cut to town, but the boardwalk will create a permanent, safe and attractive route.
The boardwalk is part of a wider development designed to provide a cycle and footpath route from the top of town to the waterfront.
The project is being developed jointly by Southampton City Council and Sustrans’ Connect2, using money from the National Lottery and is part of a regional development to allow people to travel by foot or bike for everyday journeys.
Other schemes, starting at Reading and ending in Cornwall could eventually create a single cycle and walking route from the home counties to the south west coast.
Courtesy St Denys Today
Story into and pics updated 10 June 2010
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