£2 million cycle and footway upgrade completed in Harlow

Easier access to Harlow Town Centre with new resurfacing, streetlighting and more.

A popular walking and cycling route connecting Harlow Town Centre with local businesses has been given a major upgrade thanks to a £2 million grant.

The 1.4-mile route running from Netteswell Orchard to The Pinnacles on Elizabeth Way was built as part of the Harlow New Town development, becoming well used by commuters and residents alike.

It was identified for improvements by the government’s Active Travel Fund with works starting in May 2024.

The route has now been fully resurfaced with new streetlighting and drainage, as well as tabletop crossings at both ends of Hodings Road.

Welcoming completion of the scheme, Councillor Tom Cunningham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport at Essex County Council, said: “Across our towns and cities we are working to identify and improve key walking and cycling routes, providing safer, greener, healthier travel options for our communities.

“This particular route is very well used and I am delighted we have been able to complete this scheme on schedule and provide a much-improved facility for local people.”

The route will connect with the new Sustainable Transport Corridor being built along Velizy Avenue. This will link with other walking and cycling improvements in future.

Residents can visit www.essexhighways.org/harlow-walking-and-cycling for more information.