Resurfacing of the Solar System Greenway
24th November 2021
Cycling in Yorkshire
Cycling in Yorkshire
24th November 2021
Repairs to the Solar System Greenway are under way, Sustrans has announced. The cost is around £800,000.
The works will continue through Autumn and Winter 2021-2, and should be finished by Spring 2022. There will be some closures and diversions.
The problem has been caused by tree roots pushing up through the surface, creating tightly-packed speed bumps that are uncomfortable to ride over.
Until now, Sustrans have attempted patch repairs, but these have not been very successful. Now, the path is to be properly resurfaced. Some wider areas will be created too.
Other improvements include removing barriers that prevent some users accessing the path, and (together with volunteers) enhancing habitats along the route.
'The Solar System Greenway is a real community asset. It's not just a means of getting from A to B, but also a social space where people can meet with friends and family, explore their local area, or just enjoy being out in nature.'
Danny Morris, Sustrans Senior Project Officer
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