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Route linking town centre and rail station approved

James RobinsonLocal Democracy Reporting Service
Google A grey Northern train with a yellow front is pulling up to platform 2 at Blyth Bebside station. The station has two platforms, connected with a footbridge. there is lighting, cameras and seating. Google
The new route will be a direct link to Blyth Bebside station, which opened last year

A £6.9m travel corridor which will link a town centre to its new train station has been approved.

The route, in Blyth, will pass employment sites and schools as it links the town centre with Blyth Bebside rail station.

It will run along residential streets to the south of Cowpen Road and aims to boost walking and cycling options.

About £4.8m of the scheme is funded via external grants, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The plans were unanimously approved by Conservative-led Northumberland County Council's cabinet.

Initially, the corridor was intended to follow Cowpen Road, but that was changed due to traffic concerns.

Deputy leader Richard Wearmouth said the project would "boost" people's ability to get around the town and connect it to the Northumberland Line.

"This is the preferred route and we will keep it away from Cowpen Road just to the south as it connects those two points," he said.

"There will be more checking in with residents, making sure they're understanding what is going on."

The project is split into five phases, with the first works taking on Chase Farm Drive.

Remaining phases will move from west to east towards the town centre.

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