Background

Hexham and Bedlington received a share of £14,712,547 funding to build new, high-quality cycling and pedestrian lanes. It came as part of the Government's flagship Levelling Up Fund (LUF) which aims to create jobs, boost economic growth and restore people's pride in where they live. The leveling upscheme aims to spread opportunities more equally. An active travel link is being be created between Hexham train station and Corbridge, improving local connections and facilitating trips between the two places. The proposed route would largely follow the A695 between the two towns' from one rail station to the other. When completed it will provide better and greener routes to work, transport hubs and a tourist attraction.