Active Travel and Safer School Routes Boosted in Brynmawr
Brynmawr is now benefiting from improved Active Travel infrastructure, thanks to the completion of a new footpath and toucan crossing designed to make walking, cycling, and school journeys safer and more accessible.
It is hoped that improvements to the active travel network will reduce the reliance on cars and people will choose walking and cycling as their mode of transport for short, purposeful journeys.
A newly constructed footpath now links the Brynmawr subways directly to National Cycle Network Route 46. Designed by the Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the project was delivered by local contractor Nigel Sullivans Groundworks & Plant Hire.
This new connection eliminates the need for steps and busy road crossings, making the route more inclusive for wheelchair users and families with prams.
In addition, a new toucan crossing has been installed across the A467 near Daren Felin Road, funded by the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund. Designed by the Council and built by Horan Construction Ltd, the crossing enhances safety for pedestrians and cyclists. As part of the scheme, the road’s speed limit has been reduced from 50mph to 40mph, and the ramp on the northern side of the carriageway has been widened to improve accessibility.
Councillor Tommy Smith commented: “We’re proud to have delivered these improvements in partnership with local contractors and funders. The new footpath and crossing make Active Travel more accessible and safer for everyone in Brynmawr and surrounding areas. These changes support our commitment as a Marmot Council to build healthier, more sustainable communities.”
Find out more about Active Travel in Blaenau Gwent here.