Cycle-rail and Sustrans projects in Durham

Durham County Council – Consett *

This scheme will build on the already popular traffic-free path through numerous improvements along its length, the creation of additional links and the addition and improvement of access points. £225,000

Durham County Council Station Town – Wingate

Resurfacing and improvements to existing railway line ensuring all year round access and usage. Community wide benefits. £125,000

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*Nearly a quarter of a million pounds has been promised by Norman Lamb, Lib Dem Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Department for Transport, to improve local cycle paths.

The actual improvements are worth £225,000 of which £202,500 will come from central government.

Additional Info. from Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Consett North

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