IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR IMPORTANT CLEETHORPES-TO-GRIMSBY CYCLING ROUTE

Cllr Stewart - delighted with grant offer

IMPROVEMENTS are on the cards for a key cycleway between Cleethorpes and Grimsby.

North East Lincolnshire Council has announced the proposed works  following the award of a £319,000 grant from the Department for Transport.

The route stretches from Clee Road at Isaac’s Hill roundabout, along Weelsby Road, up to the Fryston Corner junction and along Laceby Road to the Bradley Crossroads roundabout.

Says Cllr Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport: "We are pleased to have secured the funding from the Department for Transport for these proposed improvements. 

"This route is  a key cycling corridor for many cyclists.

"In the coming weeks, we will be engaging with local residents and cyclists to understand more about the route from those who regularly use it.

The portfolio holder cautions: "Following DoT  guidance, this scheme will only be progressed subject to our engagement process. 

"There must be a clear and evidenced need by local people for these improvements to take place." 

He continues: “If this scheme is progressed, we hope to see greater sustainable access to nearby colleges and education centres as well as enhancing the sustainable access into the resort of Cleethorpes. 

"Improving road safety for cyclists on this stretch with certain measures aims to protect them along the route.

"We aim to gather feedback from local people and will be looking to share a draft detailed design in the coming weeks."

The council and its regeneration partner, Engie, will be seeking the views of residents and cyclists using the route to support the ongoing scheme design, prior to initial engagement taking place on the draft design.

From next week, cyclists and others can fill in the survey from next week at: Have Your Say - Exciting Plans For New Cycle Routes In North East Lincolnshire. (commonplace.is)

The deadline for feedback is Friday 12 February.