Improvement plan for popular walking and cycling route
Posted on Monday 23rd December 2019
Newport City Council is to carry out an improvement project at popular walking and cycling route at Coed Melyn as part of its Active Travel commitment.
The work is due to start early next year following complaints from users about the condition of the existing path.
It was also identified as a potential off road cycling route from Risca Road through the open space down to Western Avenue. The route also carries a section of the Sir Howey Valley walk as it travels through Newport.
Funding has been secured from Welsh Government to implement enhancements to create an Active Travel route which will see an improved, smoother, wider surface that will benefit public of all abilities.
The construction of the new path surface will incorporate special measures to protect roots of existing nearby trees.
Construction of the path is due to start early January 2020 with completion scheduled for end of March 2020.
Where the closure of paths is required diversion notices will be placed on site advising the public of an alternate route.
Access to the play facilities will remain open during the works, however, this may have to be restricted at times.