Drop-in sessions for next phase of cycle spine

People are getting a chance to learn more about a planned 26-mile (42km) stretch of cycle path being built in Gloucestershire.

The so-called cycle spine linking Bishops Cleeve to Stroud has been under construction for several years, with work currently focused around London Road in Gloucester.

A drop-in session for the next phase, extending from St Ann Way to Linden, Podsmead, and Tuffley, began at City Church in Seymour Road at 10:00 BST and will end at 19:00, with another to be held on 2 September.

"We're very open to looking at how we can refine and tweak the offering," said Alan Bullock, highways programme and major projects manager at Gloucestershire County Council.

"We're still at design stage and we're hoping to be on the ground at some point in spring next year on this next phase," Bullock added.

Bullock said the London Road phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, while work on Southgate Street leading to St Ann Way will begin in January.

The council hopes the phase centred around residential streets to the south of Gloucester will start in spring 2027.

Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for sustainable transport and strategic highways at the council, said improving walking and cycling routes was part of helping residents make more sustainable travel choices.

He said the plans will make travel between St Ann Way and Cole Avenue safer.

"I'd encourage residents, businesses and stakeholders to come along to one of the drop-in events, view the plans and share their feedback so we can help shape the scheme," he added.

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