Construction of Traffic-Free Routes and Throop Nature Park Paths in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to R&W Civil Engineering Ltd for the construction of traffic-free routes and Throop Nature Park.

The works included a 33m clear span combined pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Stour with 1 in 20 gradient approach ramps, 1.7km of 3m wide surfaced path connecting the new bridge to Christchurch Road, a new toucan crossing over Christchurch Road, and widening of 250m of existing shared path on the northern side of Christchurch Road.

For Throop Nature Park, the contract covered 1.1km of new shared paths and footpaths, a new informal 20-space car park with EV charge points and access from Taylor Drive, an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on Taylor Drive with carriageway markings, new fencing and gates, entrance and wayfinding signage, and street furniture including cycle stands, seats, dog bins, bollards, and a height barrier.

The contract value was £41,639.88.