Sea-to-sea cycle path upgrades complete
National HighwaysUpgrades to a sea-to-sea cycle path have been completed, according to National Highways.
The organisation said it had invested more than £1.2m to upgrade two stretches of the path at either end of the route in Whitehaven, Cumbria, and Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear.
The works included resurfacing the path and improving drainage on sections of the route which were prone to flooding.
National Highways' head of customer journeys Freda Rashdi said the scheme would benefit "many people with a wide range of needs".
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, which was involved in the scheme, said the route was one of the most popular on the National Cycle Network.
Official Carole Patrick said: "Thanks to these groundbreaking improvements, it's now easier for everyone to use the path, whether they are on foot, using a wheelchair, pushing a buggy or riding a bike."
National Highways said it had spent £525,000 on resurfacing the path between Whitehaven and Cleator Moor, as well as installing new signs and removing metal barriers.
Meanwhile in Hylton Bridge, the governmental body said it had spent £750,000 on widening and resurfacing the path, as well as improving drainage.