Progress update to be given on Riverside Way cycle route in Inverness
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An update on the Riverside Way cycle route in Inverness is to be shared at a public drop-in event later this month.
People are invited to hear about progress made so far on the six-month project to create an active travel route between Whin Park and the Highland Hospice.
The cycle path will follow the popular walking, wheeling and cycling route along Bught Road and Ness Walk, creating the first permanent segregated cycle route in Inverness, as well as widening pavements and other changes.
The drop-in takes place from 7-9pm at Highland Rugby Club on Tuesday, January 16.
City leader Cllr Ian Brown said: “This is a great opportunity for people to come along and find out how progress is going and get any questions they have answered by the project team. The works will transform this popular area of the city and make it more attractive and safer for residents and visitors, especially anyone cycling or walking.
“Every effort is being made to keep disruption to a minimum during the works, but if anyone has any particular concerns, they are welcome to come and speak to the team.”
Work on the route started at the end of October and is expected to run until the start of April.
The project, which Highland Council says aims to improve active travel provision along the popular route, is funded through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme, and includes the widening of footpaths, a segregated cycle contraflow lane, formalised parking arrangements, and changes to junction layouts.
