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New £2million bridges to promote cycling and walking
The Pen-y-Clip bridges, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, will provide a safe route for cyclists and pedestrians between Penmaenmawr and Llanfairfechan.
The bridges are located immediately east and one immediately west of the Pen y Clip tunnel on the A55.
Mr Jones said:
“I’m delighted to be able to officially open these bridges today which I hope will prove to be a valuable asset to this part of north Wales
“We are committed to creating more cycle routes across all parts of Wales. These bridges will enable cyclists and pedestrians to use the Old Telford road across the headland, creating a safer and more scenic route. By replacing the existing crossing either side of the Pen-y-clip tunnel with bridges, we have created a continuous route that will better link the two communities and significantly improve this section of the national cycle network.
“As we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the One Wales programme of Government, this investment outlines our commitment to delivering a truly sustainable transport system for Wales and provide people with alternatives to using the car. If more people walk and cycle across Wales it will help reduce their dependence on the car, and contribute to cutting CO2 emissions which are causing Climate Change.
We all need to reduce our carbon footprint, and cycling can help to make a real difference. With the cost of motoring on the rise, cycling is a cheap, healthy, and sustainable means of transport.”
The opening was also attended by the mayors of the two town councils, local councillors and cycling organisations, with members of a local cycling club testing out the cycle bridge.
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