Cycle path refurbishment in Watford completed

The construction of a new path for pedestrians and cyclists has been completed.

The work in Wiggenhall Road in Watford has seen the pathway widened including on the bridge over the River Colne.

Footpath resurfacing has also taken place in the area and new parking restrictions introduced. A missing link in the Ebury Way route has also been resolved, helping to improve access to Oxhey Activity Park.The refurbished path. Image: Hertfordshire County Council After receiving support in a public consultation in 2021, the scheme has been delivered by Hertfordshire County Council, in partnership with Watford Borough Council, and funded from a £9 million pot given by the Department for Transport to support active travel schemes across Hertfordshire.The work in Wiggenhall Road. Image: Hertfordshire County Council

Executive county council member for highways and transport, Phil Bibby, said: “We are delighted our first active travel fund scheme is now complete, providing residents and visitors in and around Watford with improved cycling and walking routes, making journeys healthier and towns cleaner and greener.”Watford mayor Peter Taylor added: “We are committed to reducing congestion and improving air quality and active travel is a vital part of achieving this.

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