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Improvements Made To Popular Newport To Ryde Footpath

The recently completed work.

There have been improvements to the popular footpath between Newport and Ryde at Spencer Road.

Work has just finished on laying a fully-sealed Tarmac surface, creating a safer and smoother surface for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users along a 200 metre stretch of the route. 

Costing £11,000, the project was funded from a Section 106 agreement with a local developer.

One local resident has already written to the council to express their thanks, saying: 

"This alteration to this point on the coastal path has made a difference to many of the senior residents living close by as well as those with young children in buggies.”

Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Cabinet member responsible for rights of way, said:

"This section at Spencer Road was one of the weak links in the popular cycle route between Newport and Ryde. The surface was unmade and quite rough and bumpy making it far from ideal for cyclists and walkers.

"The new surface will enhance the experience for all types of users as well as improve safety and accessibility which will be extremely welcome."

The route also forms part of the coastal path and is a well-used link to Ryde town centre from Binstead (and vice-versa) when also using Ladies Walk.

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