A new footpath is to be installed later this year in Worcester, as part of Worcestershire County Council’s commitment to improving the walking and cycling network across the county.
The Council, in liaison with Worcester City Council, will be installing the new footpath between Diglis Bridge and Duck Brook, with a link to St Marks Close. The works are scheduled to commence in spring 2022 and last for approximately 12 weeks.
Other walking and cycling improvements are programmed in for 2022, with canal resurfacing in Worcester and Kidderminster and resurfacing taking place at Arrow Valley Park in Redditch, as part of the Emergency Active Travel Fund.
Councillor Alan Amos, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Transport and Highways, said: “Across the county, we’re carrying on the great work that we’ve already started to make big improvements to our cycling and walking infrastructure.
“The addition of this footpath will enable a more direct link on the Severn Way between Diglis Bridge and Ketch Roundabout and beyond.”
“Enhancing active travel is very important to the Council and this is yet another example of our commitment to making improvements for the county’s cyclists and pedestrians.”
Ahead of works to install the new footpath, some preparatory work will take place; week beginning Monday 7 February 2022 and is expected to last for one week. This work includes the removal of circa 12 trees, to allow for a ramp to be installed across the face of the slope near the confluence of Duck Brook and the River Severn. This work has been scheduled to take place in February to avoid bird nesting season.
Following the removal of the trees, 40 native saplings of various ages and species will be planted within the grounds of nature reserve and the park land area along Waverley Street.
The Council is also planning on undertaking additional tree removal on the adjacent footpath from St Marks Close to the river. These are trees that have self-seeded and are growing from the surface of the footpath and some that are over hanging the footpath and are in a state of decay.
In place of the trees being removed, an additional 28 native saplings of various ages will be planted in and around the nature reserve.
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