The cycle network between Pinchbeck and Spalding is going to be improved thanks to a recent £1.8 million by the Government.
The award is a real-world demonstration of how the Government is responding to the council’s ongoing commitment to improve active travel for communities across Lincolnshire.
The two communities of Pinchbeck and Spalding will be connected with a safe and direct cycle route whilst linking up with the important destinations along Wardentree Lane and Enterprise Way.
This route was identified as a priority for active travel development during the council’s work on the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Spalding.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways at LCC said: “I’m delighted to see further active travel money coming to Lincolnshire.
“Active travel is something that can benefit all of our communities and I’m pleased to see the development of a route in the south of our county.
“Having been actively developing this idea for one of our Local Cycling and Walking Plans (LCWIPs) it’s clear to see that the benefits are going to be widely felt. This is a great success in one of our bids to the Department for Transport.
“Lincolnshire has invested in developing a LCWIP for each of our strategy board areas. We believe the LCWIPs will be the key for unlocking more of the active travel funding and we look forward to working with the DfT to develop more ideas from our plans for Lincolnshire.”