Work on the latest section of a new cross-city walking and cycling route for Exeter has been completed.

The stretch of the E4 route from Pinhoe Road to Exhibition Way is now open, connecting it to the first phase of the route on Cumberland Way and onto Redhayes Bridge over the M5 to connect with the east of Exeter.

It includes shared paths along Pinhoe Road and include priority crossings, while a two-way cycle route, with a ‘buffer’ zone segregating cyclists from the road, has also been developed along part of Exhibition Way, and the cycle and pedestrian crossing across Pinhoe Road has been improved.

This latest section will eventually link to the pedestrian and cycle bridge across Summer Lane, which is expected to be in place later this year. Once this bridge is in place it will establish two miles of the multi-use E4 route between Redhayes Bridge and Beacon Lane.

When finished, the E4 route will provide a 5km route connecting Redhayes Bridge in Monkerton to the University’s Streatham Campus in the city centre, with the final section from Bettysmead Playing Field’s to the University still in the design phase.

Cllr Hilary Ackland, County Councillor for Pinhoe and Mincinglake, added: “During that last three years I have been actively involved in, and enthusiastic about, the development of the E4 cycling route that is in my division. I am confident that this facility is appreciated by residents. Exeter is fast becoming one of the best cities in England for walking and cycling and the E4 route is a central part of this environmentally friendly initiative.

“ People have the opportunity now with these cycle routes to give up their cars for short journeys and I hope it will encourage parents to cycle with their children to school.”

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