GETTING round parts of Worcester city centre by foot and bike will soon be easier.
A shared use path is being created, connecting the Shrub Hill Quarter with other key parts of the city.
Work is now under way on the first stage of works to improve the junction and widen the footway where Cromwell Street meets Shrub Hill Road.
Once complete, the shared use link will follow the line of Cromwell Street from Shrub Hill Road over the canal to Pheasant Street, opposite the Asda car park.
It will provide a new pedestrian and cycle connection between Shrub Hill Railway Station and the city centre.
Worcestershire County Council is working in partnership with Worcester City Council, who secured £10million Towns Fund for the regeneration of Shrub Hill Quarter.
Coun Karl Perks, Worcestershire County Council’s highways and transport spokesperson, said: “This is an exciting milestone for the Shrub Hill Quarter regeneration. The new shared use path is a vital link in the city centre that will make it easier and safer for people to travel around the area on foot or by bike.
It’s part of our long-term vision to make Worcester a more connected city that supports healthier lifestyles and sustainable transport.”
The shared use path will improve access between the city centre and key destinations such as Worcester Shrub Hill Station, local bus services, and nearby residential and commercial areas. The new route is designed to be safe, accessible, and convenient for both cyclists and pedestrians, encouraging more sustainable travel choices across the city.
Worcester City Council’s economic spokesperson, Coun Robyn Norfolk, added:”The regeneration of the Shrub Hill Quarter will create new homes, jobs and leisure destinations, so it’s important that there are quick and easy ways of getting between that area and the city centre.
“Once completed this new shared route for walkers, cyclists and other forms of active travel will be a significant contribution to the aims of the city council’s environmental sustainability strategy.”
The shared use path forms just one part of the larger regeneration plans for the Shrub Hill area, which aim to revitalise and modernise a key gateway to Worcester.
