Alternative cycleway route to be investigated

Masterton District Council will investigate an alternative route for the proposed Eastside Link cycleway between Lansdowne and Kuripuni, running down Johnstone Street, Mākoura Road, and Kuripuni Street.

The Council decided at an extraordinary meeting today (9 August 2023) not to proceed with the proposed route along Colombo Road and Herbert Street.

The Transport Choices project would be funded through the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF) administered by Waka Kotahi, which will need to approve the change of route, and will also be asked to consider linking the cycleway with recreational trails.

The Council will make a final decision on the project at its meeting on September 13.