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Milestone first crossing of new £13.7 million active travel bridge

Published: 23rd FEBRUARY 2022

The construction phase of a new active travel bridge across the Forth & Clyde Canal in North Glasgow is now complete and is on track to open to the public in September.

The first crossing of Stockingfield Bridge, Glasgow, by Active Travel Minister Patrick Harvie

Representatives from Scottish Canals, Glasgow City Council and Sustrans joined Active Travel Minister Patrick Harvie MSP (centre) as well as local residents to be the first to cross Stockingfield Bridge.

The completed construction of Stockingfield Bridge marks a significant milestone for the £13.7 million Places for Everyone project.

The bridge will connect the communities of Maryhill, Gilshochill, and Ruchill in North Glasgow for active travel via the Forth & Clyde Canal for the first time.

The bridge will also provide a convenient and accessible link from these communities to leisure and employment opportunities in the west end and city centre.

For those walking, wheeling or cycling beyond this, the new bridge will allow for smooth and continuous active travel route along the whole length of the canal.

The route continues from Bowling on the Clyde to Edinburgh in the east via National Cycle Network Route 754 .

Improving health and wellbeing in North Glasgow

Minister for Active Travel Patrick Harvie said:

“It’s fantastic to see the Stockingfield Bridge take final shape and reconnect communities across the north of Glasgow.

"The Scottish Government has provided over £13 million to deliver this project because it unlocks real change in the opportunities that people will have to travel more actively – improving health, wellbeing and protecting our environment."

The project is being delivered by Scottish Canals.

It's supported by funding from the Scottish Government, through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone scheme, as well as the Glasgow City Council’s Vacant Derelict Land Fund.

Karen McGregor, Portfolio Director for Sustrans, said:

“The completed construction of Stockingfield Bridge creates invaluable space for walking wheeling and cycling, and represents a significant improvement to the health and wellbeing of the people of North Glasgow. “Not only does this new connection create a safe and convenient active travel route between Ruchill, Gilshochill, Maryhill and on to the west end and city centre, it opens up a scenic setting for residents and visitors in the area to relax and enjoy what the Forth and Clyde Canal has to offer.”

Richard Millar, Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Canals, said:

“Stockingfield Bridge will greatly boost active travel alternatives for people travelling about the city, making a walking or wheeling commute to work a viable and enjoyable experience.

"For the first time, locals will be able to move effortlessly from these three communities to the city centre and the west end, gaining new access to amenities, services, and employment possibilities.

"The project’s community-led art element will make Stockingfield a completely new destination, attracting new people to visit and raising the reputation of this section of the city to new heights.”

Community artworks to come

Groundwork and community art installations will continue until September, which will mark the end of the project.

Remaining project funding will go towards supporting groundwork initiatives along the towpath.

This includes a new recreational space and the delivery of eight community artwork installations which celebrate the proud industrial history of the area.

All of the artworks have a local link along with community participation.

They include ceramic mosaics created by the community, sculptures commemorating the area’s industrial background, and metalwork honouring the role of disabled people in North Glasgow.

Final works are due to be completed during the 200th anniversary of the Union and Caledonian canals in September.

The bridge will then open to the wider public, ushering in a new era for Scotland’s inland waterways, one that prioritises active travel, health, and community.

Find out more about our Places for Everyone project in Scotland .

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Milestone reached in Active Travel bridge for the Wye at Monmouth

Proposals for a new Active Travel crossing of the river Wye at Monmouth have taken a major step forward. The proposed design for a bridge for pedestrian and cyclists has now been submitted for planning. The project, which is supported by the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund, aims to create a new safe route linking Monmouth and Wyesham that avoids the vehicular traffic on the busy Wye Bridge.

‘Active Travel’ describes journeys with a purpose, such as to and from school or a place of work, undertaken by foot or by bicycle. The current Wye road bridge (A466) is not suitable for Active Travel purposes and a separate car-free crossing has been developed by Monmouthshire County Council in partnership with Welsh Government, Transport For Wales, Sustrans, WSP, Monmouth Town Council, Natural Resources Wales and Haberdashers Schools.

The plans can be viewed, and comments made, on the planning website at https://planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-applications/ entering application reference DM/2022/01800.

Public access computers are available at Monmouth library if required.

Cllr. Sara Burch, Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Active Travel, said:

“I’m delighted that we are moving towards making this project a reality. The new bridge will make a big difference to the people of Monmouth and Wyesham and visitors to our county. It will make it easier to walk or cycle to work in town and for children and young people to go to school. Completing this project is a priority as part of our Active Travel plans and I look forward to being able to update residents further in due course. So many people have said that they did not feel safe walking or cycling across the existing bridge that it’s right to make it a priority.”

Cllr. Catrin Maby, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, added:

“Supporting Active Travel is a vital part of our work to tackle the climate emergency. This new bridge will enable more people to leave the car at home and travel by foot or by bike away from traffic; making commuting easier, more enjoyable and more environmentally friendly.”

The bridge forms part of a comprehensive suite of Active Travel plans for the town, with improvements proposed linking Wyesham to the new bridge and from the new bridge to the Kingswood Gate development. Subject to securing planning permission and funding, Monmouthshire County Council expects to construct the bridge in 2024/5.

For more information about Active Travel in Monmouthshire visit www.monlife.co.uk/outdoor/active-travel .

Information Source: Monmouthshire Council

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Work commences on first of three active travel bridges over Levenmouth railway in Fife

18 Mar, 2024 By Tom Pashby

A 144m bridge for active travel is being built by Network Rail in Duniface to connect the communities of Methilhill and Kennoway as part of the £116M Levenmouth Rail Link.

The bridge is part of the first phase of work on a wider active travel network that will initially focus on creating links between new railway stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge. There will be three new active travel bridges constructed as part of the scheme.

Construction of the project is being undertaken by a collaboration between Atkins, Bam Nuttall, QTS, Network Rail, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland, Scottish Power Lines, Siemens, Story Contracting and AmcoGiffen.

Passenger services on the 10km rail line are planned to start in June. These will be the first passenger trains return to the Levenmouth branch line for the first time in more than five decades.

Transport Scotland’s £116.6M Levenmouth Rail Link project aims to reinstate the railway line connecting the seaside town of Leven with Thornton Junction which dates back to 1854.

Thornton Junction is part of the existing rail network on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route, so this connection will make travelling around Fife and to other parts of Scotland easier for Levenmouth residents.

Network Rail said feedback from local people was helping to inform the active travel bridge locations and shape detailed designs.

It is hoped that improved provision of active travel infrastructure will expand economic, social and environmental benefits that the railway is expected to bring.

Network Rail project manager for the Levenmouth Rail Link Joe Mulvenna said: “We are delighted that the work is underway on the Duniface bridge, and we have a challenge ahead of us to get it ready in time for the railway opening in June.

“The active travel network will make a huge impact on the area and will improve connectivity between communities, across the river and linking to the new stations.”

Mulvenna said “the bridge will improve options for walking and cycling but also support users of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, prams and buggies in moving about the community and accessing the rail network for onward journeys”.

Fife Council convener of the Levenmouth Area Committee Colin Davidson said: “Being from the area, I know how big a difference this active travel network will make and we're delighted to see work on the bridge at Duniface being stepped up.

“Not only will the wider active travel network improve connectivity between all of our communities, but it will also give communities better access to the River Leven and will support the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link later this year.”

Davidson went on to say the benefits “extend beyond pedestrians and cyclists, and the plans aim to make life easier for users of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, pushchairs and prams which can only be a good thing”.

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Llanelli A484 Active Travel Bridge Engagement

Ymgysylltu ynghylch pont teithio llesol yr a484 llanelli.

This image: proposed design for the bridge. The map: The map shows a marker placed in the location of the proposed bridge, to the east of Llanelli.

Welcome to the community engagement for the potential construction of a shared use (pedestrian/ cyclist) bridge crossing the A484 in Llanelli.

Croeso i'r dudalen ymgysylltu cymunedol ar gyfer y posibilrwydd o adeiladu pont rhannu defnydd (cerddwyr/ beicwyr) sy'n croesi'r A484 yn Llanelli.

This interactive document will guide you through the site and ask for your thoughts on the scheme through a short survey. This is because the construction of the bridge and associated links are being put forward for Active Travel Funding in 2021 to 2022.

Bydd y ddogfen ryngweithiol hon yn eich arwain drwy'r wefan ac yn gofyn am eich barn ar y cynllun drwy arolwg byr. Y rheswm am hyn yw bod y gwaith o adeiladu'r bont a chysylltiadau cysylltiedig yn cael eu cyflwyno ar gyfer Cyllid Teithio Llesol yn 2021 hyd at 2022.

The initial consultation is now closed.

Mae'r ymgynghoriad cychwynnol bellach ar gau.

info Look out for blue highlighted text like this - it will indicate interactive features on the map.

info Cadwch lygad am destun glas fel hwn - bydd yn dangos nodweddion rhyngweithiol ar y map.

This image: aerial photo of current site conditions. The map: The map shows the existing active travel route along the coast from Loughor to Burry Port and up past Llanelli to the A484. There is a map marker which plays the Llanelli Spinal Route video when clicked.

The bridge forms part of a wider network of plans to create a high-quality active travel route that will eventually connect Hendy in the North to the Millennium Coastal Path in the South and all the communities and destinations in between.

info This is being referred to as the Llanelli Spinal Route and a video showing more can be seen on the map.

The location of the bridge allows us to continue a direct route following the old railway line and will help to tie into existing infrastructure works completed this year up to Halfway and along Coedcae Road leading to Stebonheath and Coedcae Schools. There will also be direct access to the retail and employment hub of Parc Trostre.

Mae'r bont yn rhan o rwydwaith ehangach o gynlluniau i greu llwybr teithio llesol o ansawdd uchel a fydd yn y pen draw yn cysylltu Hendy yn y Gogledd â Llwybr Arfordirol y Mileniwm yn y De a'r holl gymunedau a chyrchfannau rhyngddynt.

info Cyfeirir at hyn fel Prif Lwybr Llanelli a gallwch wylio fideo sy'n dangos mwy yma.

Mae lleoliad y bont yn ein galluogi i barhau â llwybr uniongyrchol gan ddilyn yr hen reilffordd a bydd yn helpu i gysylltu â'r gwaith seilwaith presennol a gwblhawyd eleni hyd at Halfway ac ar hyd Heol Coedcae sy'n arwain at Ysgolion Stebonheath a Choedcae. Bydd mynediad uniongyrchol hefyd i'r ganolfan adwerthu a gwaith, sef Parc Trostre.

Cynlluniau ar gyfer y Bont

this image: proposed design for the bridge. The map: The map has zoomed into the bridge location and there are map markers which show images of the proposed bridge design when clicked.

The design of the bridge has been chosen to be both visually pleasing and to provide the best possible experience for those travelling by active travel methods with a 4-metre-wide nonslip waterproof surface and 1.4 metre parapet handrail along its length. Paths leading to and from the bridge will also be well lit for enhanced safety.

info Detailed designs for the bridge can be viewed by clicking the appropriate links shown on the map.

Dewiswyd dylunio'r bont fel ei bod yn ddymunol yn weledol ac yn darparu'r profiad gorau posibl i'r rhai sy'n teithio drwy ddulliau teithio llesol. Bydd arwyneb gwrth-ddŵr, gwrthlithro 4 metr o led a chanllaw parapet metel 1.4 metr ar ei hyd. Bydd llwybrau sy'n arwain at ac oddi wrth y bont hefyd wedi'u goleuo'n dda er mwyn gwella diogelwch.

info Cliciwch ar y marcwyr ar y map i weld dyluniadau manwl ar gyfer y bont.

Eich Sylwadau?

This image: proposed design for the bridge. The map: The map shows the bridge location with a map marker which opens the survey when clicked.

The initial consultation is now closed - but comments and suggestions are still welcome.

Mae'r ymgynghoriad cychwynnol bellach ar gau - ond mae croeso o hyd i sylwadau ac awgrymiadau.

Thank you for taking the time to explore the potential development. We would love to hear your thoughts.

Diolch ichi am gymryd yr amser i archwilio'r datblygiad posibl. Hoffem glywed eich sylwadau.

info You can also click on the map marker to access the survey.

info Gallwch hefyd glirio ar farciwr y map i gael mynediad i'r arolwg.

Map Key Allwedd y Map Survey marker Farciwr y arolwg Brought to you by:

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An Engaged Space community engagement on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council. Powered by Deetu . Got a story to tell? Get in touch .

Llwyfan ymgysylltu cymunedol, Engaged Space , ar ran Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin. Cynhelir gan Deetu . Oes gennych chi stori i'w hadrodd? Cofiwch gysylltu .

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The initial consultation is now closed - thank you to everyone who submitted responses during the consultation period. Comments and suggestions are still welcome.

Mae'r ymgynghoriad cychwynnol bellach ar gau - diolch i bawb a gyflwynodd ymatebion yn ystod y cyfnod ymgynghori. Rydym yn croesawu sylwadau ac awgrymiadau o hyd.

Welcome to the community engagement for the potential construction of a shared use (pedestrian/ cyclist) bridge crossing the A484 in Llanelli. This interactive document will guide you through the site and ask for your feedback at the end through a short survey.

Croeso i'r dudalen ymgysylltu cymunedol ar gyfer y posibilrwydd o adeiladu pont rhannu defnydd (cerddwyr/ beicwyr) sy'n croesi'r A484 yn Llanelli. Bydd y ddogfen ryngweithiol hon yn eich arwain drwy'r wefan ac yn gofyn am eich adborth ar y diwedd drwy arolwg byr.

This image: proposed design for the bridge

Each section of the story has a descriptive map key in the main menu, with hints to let you know about any interactive features on the map. Once you reach the end of the story, you will have a chance to answer a short survey about the site. We would love to hear your views! Finished reading? Our story is fully interactive - pan, zoom and tilt the map to fully explore the site.

Yn y brif ddewislen, mae allwedd ddisgrifiadol ar gyfer pob rhan o'r stori, fynghyd ag awgrymiadau i roi gwybod i chi am unrhyw nodweddion rhyngweithiol ar y map. Ar ôl i chi gyrraedd diwedd y stori, cewch gyfle i ateb arolwg byr am y safle. Hoffem glywed eich barn! Wedi gorffen darllen? Mae ein stori'n gwbl ryngweithiol - gallwch symud, nesáu a gwyro'r map i archwilio'r safle'n llawn.

This site is to be used as a consultation tool only and not for architectural or design purposes. Buildings, sites and features are represented as approximations of their true dimensions and the map does not account for terrain. The data within the model is derived from a variety of open data sources and we thank the organisations attributed below for its provision.

Dylid defnyddio'r wefan hon fel dull ymgynghori yn unig ac nid at ddibenion pensaernïol neu ddylunio. Mae'r adeiladau, safleoedd a nodweddion yn frasamcanion o'u gwir fesuriadau ac nid yw'r map yn rhoi cyfrif am dirwedd. Mae'r data yn y model yn deillio o amrywiaeth o ffynonellau data agored ac rydym yn ddiolchgar i'r sefydliadau a nodir isod am eu darparu.

An Engaged Space community engagement on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council and actively maintained by Deetu . To find out more, please get in touch .

Llwyfan ymgysylltu cymunedol, Engaged Space , ar ran Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin, a gynhelir gan Deetu . I gael rhagor o wybodaethe cysylltwch â ni .

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Llanfoist to Abergavenny Active Travel bridge works commence

Artist's impression of the new Active Travel bridge linking Llanfoist and Abergavenny

As part of the Welsh Government Active Travel funding awarded in 2023/24, phase 1 construction on the Llanfoist to Abergavenny Active Travel bridge ( artist’s impression above ) will commence on Monday 18th September, 2023.

The works comprise of earthworks for the south ramp only initially, on the Llanfoist side of the River Usk and will take approximately four weeks to complete. These establishment works will be carried out by the Monmouthshire County Council’s operations team. Access to the bank will be maintained.

Construction will be paused over winter, after which the remaining elements of this ramp, the northside ramp and the main bridge structure will be constructed next year. It is currently planned to be completed by December 2024.

This work does not include any routes within Castle Meadows this year. The planning application for the Castle Meadows paths will be considered at the October planning meeting at Monmouthshire County Council.

For further information on the Llanfoist to Abergavenny Active Travel scheme, please see: https://www.monlife.co.uk/castle-meadows-faq/

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One step closer for new active travel bridge in Monmouth

Plans to build a much-needed cycle and pedestrian bridge across the River Wye, connecting Wyesham and Monmouth town, have moved a step closer.

The new crossing, which will run parallel to the Grade-II listed Wye Bridge and link with Old Dixton Road to Monmouth Leisure Centre, aims to provide a safe and easy active travel route.

A key phase of the project now involves drawing up a detailed design of the bridge.

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking funding to complete the design work and gain planning permission this financial year, with a view to construction in 2023/24.

Due to its narrow width and popularity as a convenient shortcut for lorries coming to and from the Forest of Dean, there have been long-standing concerns about the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using the existing Wye Bridge.

HGVs struggle to manoeuvre around the bends in the road and need to enter the opposite carriageway or straddle the pavement.

Local MP David Davies said he had been contacted by residents reporting numerous incidents of “close shaves” where pedestrians have nearly been hit by wing mirrors and vehicles mounting the pavement.

“The Wye Bridge unfortunately presents a major obstacle to physically active travel – like walking or cycling – between Wyesham and Monmouth town centre, which is why this new footbridge will make such a difference to those living in the local area,” he said.

“I am delighted we are moving to the next step of this exciting project and eagerly await the detailed design.”

Monmouth Town councillor Jane Lucas, who has been involved with the project from the beginning, praised “passionate and professional” people for coming together and bringing the finish line in sight.

“The whole ethos of the idea is for safe travelling across the River Wye for all, whilst celebrating the beautiful river itself,” she said.

“It will enable people to get away from the dangers of flumes and walking so close to the road traffic, while connecting communities on both sides by means of active travel and helping the well-being of our residents and visitors.

"I am really looking forward to crossing over the new bridge and I’m immensely proud of having had a very small part in such a large project, which will undoubtedly make a huge difference to Monmouth.”

Robert Hatton, prospective County Councillor for Wyesham, said: “This is great news for Monmouth. The proposed active travel footbridge will give a safe alternative to the existing Wye Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.”

Abbie Katsande, prospective County Councillor for Monmouth Town, added: “I am completely committed to this project, which will make it possible for us all to make short journeys – such as the commute to work, school or local shops – by physically active means.

“The new bridge will provide people living in the area with the opportunity to make these journeys on bike or on foot, rather than having to get in the car."

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Newtown active travel bridge update.

Image of sections of the Newtown active travel bridge at the depot

13 November 2023

Work to start building the long-awaited bridge across the River Severn began on-site in June and is being funded by Welsh Government with support from Transport for Wales. The steel, single span, open arch structure will span approximately 53 metres and connect the riverside path on the west of the river to Pool Road on the east.

Whilst the bridge superstructure has been fabricated and painted offsite in contractor premises based in Wrexham and Mold, much of the groundworks have been progressing on site, including clearing and excavation, as well as construction of the bridge foundations and temporary supports to facilitate bridge assembly.

The next stages in the project are soon to begin, with sections of the bridge structure being delivered to Kirkhamsfield Depot to be assembled to create the full bridge structure. The piling for foundations and construction of abutments will also soon be finished on each side of the river.

All being well, and without any disruptions from the weather, the construction firm responsible for the build, JN Bentley, are expecting to be able to lift the complete bridge structure into place by crane by the end of January. Currently it is planned for the bridge to be fully complete and open to the public by Spring 2024.

"This bridge will create a safe active travel link between the communities, businesses and amenities on each side of the river and will make such a difference to those living in the local area." Explains Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys.

"This project will add to the growing network of active travel routes throughout the county and will make it easier for the people of Newtown to make short journeys such as to work, school or the local shops, by bike or on foot, rather than having to get in the car.

"We appreciate that during the construction of a project of this size there will be a certain amount of disruption to the local area, and we apologise for any inconvenience and thank the local community for their patience and understanding whilst we work hard to get the bridge finished and open to the public."

Photo: Sections of the new active travel bridge for Newtown are being delivered to the Kirkhamsfield Depot. They have already been fabricated and painted and will now be assembled on-site.

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Views sought on proposed new active travel bridge linking banff and macduff, a public consultation has begun into four design options for a new active travel bridge crossing at banff for pedestrians and cyclists..

Option 1 is a cable-stayed bridge proposal to the north of the existing Banff Bridge and would be slightly curved at its central point towards the existing bridge. A single tower would support the structure.

Early last year, Aberdeenshire Council commissioned a study to explore options for a new crossing at the River Deveron between Banff and Macduff.

The study by consultants AECOM has been funded and supported by Nestrans - the regional transport partnership for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire - building on previous work undertaken and reflecting the desire for greater resilience in the vital link between the two coastal towns.

Among the study’s key aims is providing active and sustainable travel opportunities between Banff and Macduff, improving local accessibility and connectivity, helping to improve health and reduce emissions and enhancing a historic social connection between two communities.

Option 2 is constructed of marine timber and is again located to the north of the existing Banff Bridge. This option would cross in a straight line. There are multiple supports with this option, and the initial intention is that these would align with the supports of the existing Banff Bridge.

It will also improve the transport options available to those living and/or working in the two communities by encouraging a shift from car-based to active forms of transport by enabling walking and cycling as travel alternatives.

As part of the consultation exercise, the community will be able to use an online forum to access information about the four proposals and provide views and feedback on the key issues and opportunities associated with a new active travel bridge.

Chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s environment and infrastructure services committee and vice-chair of Nestrans, Cllr Peter Argyle , said: “I am delighted to see the four impressive design options being revealed for the first time and would strongly encourage the communities of Banff and Macduff to engage with us during the consultation period to ensure this active travel bridge is developed to meet the needs of everyone.

“The creation of a completely new crossing would provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy healthy active travel between Banff and Macduff for years to come.”

Option 3 is a downstream bridge constructed of concrete with arches similar to those of the existing Banff Bridge, though the design finish would be considerably different to that of the historic structure. This bridge is slightly further north than options 1 and 2 making for a longer bridge, but shorter overall journey for pedestrians and cyclists. This option will extend from the Coop on the western side of the river to the former car park on the eastern side.

ISC vice-chair and Banff councillor, John Cox , added: “This study and the valuable feedback from the community consultation will enable Aberdeenshire Council to make a decision in respect of the location of this new connection between the two towns and help provide the basis for bids to external funding bodies to make it a reality.

“This is an opportunity to complement the work in establishing a complete link along the Banffshire Coast from Speyside through Moray to Buchan. Of course, the consultation should not be confused between the debate of a footbridge versus a new road bridge. The road bridge forms part of other considerations with regards to its condition and impact should it become unusable for vehicles.”

Option 4 is a concrete structure to the south of the existing bridge. This option has open arches, again acknowledging the design of the existing structure though aesthetically looking quite different.

The consultation runs until November 30.

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£5.8m active travel bridge business case backed in Fife

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6 . 10 . 2023

Plans to deliver a key active travel link in Levenmouth have taken a significant step forward after the business case was approved by councillors.

Members of Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee today agreed to progress delivery of the Mountfleurie Active Travel Bridge through Network Rail and their contractor as part of the River Leven Regeneration Programme.

The new bridge, which is expected to cost around £5.8 million, will be a crucial part of the wider active travel network being developed across Levenmouth, and will maintain the route of the core path connecting Mountfleurie and Kirkland within Leven.

The cost will be met through £1.368m of Sustrans funding and £4.39m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, while minimal recurring costs of around £20,000 a year will be funded from Fife Council’s Roads and Transportation Services’ budgets.

Councillor Altany Craik, spokesperson for finance, economy and strategic planning, said: “The Leven Rail Link and associated programmes will bring over £150m of direct investment to the Levenmouth area which is a key regeneration focus of Fife Council.

“This proposed active travel bridge at Mountfleurie provides a key link to connect the communities of Leven, and delivering it through Network Rail and their contractor is an efficient way to deliver key infrastructure which will improve access for the local community and visitors.”

The associated planning application for the bridge was lodged in July and is due to be assessed for determination in early November.

In order to allow the bridge works to be completed to programme, Fife Council has to sign an Implementation Agreement which will allow Network Rail’s contractor the necessary lead in time to order the fabrication of the bridge, construction of the significant earthwork embankments and complete the structure by the opening date of spring 2024.

Further reports will be presented to the Cabinet Committee in due course to consider the final business cases and delivery agreements for the On-Road Active Travel Network; Riverside Park, Glenrothes; and River Park Routes, Leven.

The River Leven Regeneration Programme is focussed on place-based regeneration projects with a view to improve connectivity, tourism, the natural asset and provide the first sections in connecting Leven with Loch Leven through an active travel route.

In terms of external funding for the River Leven Regeneration Programme, £25.18m is potentially available, comprising £19.4m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF) and £5.772m from Sustrans’ Places for Everyone Funding (PFEF). The Sustrans’ award includes £1.368m for Mountfleurie Bridge.

The projects included within the LUF award are Leven Connectivity (Active Travel and River Park Routes) and Riverside Park, Glenrothes.

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DESIGNS Being Drawn Up For Active Travel Bridge Over Railway Line

4 October, 2021 | Active Travel

A NEW pedestrian and cycling bridge is being proposed over a central Glasgow railway line.

The Collegelands Bridge project aims to deliver an active travel crossing “to address the barrier of movement” caused by the High Street railway line.

A Glasgow City Council report states: “It will improve both south-north and east-west connections and the active travel routes from the East End to the City Centre.

“The project is moving from option development to detailed design with [active travel organisation] Sustrans funding being sought for design and construction phases.”

The exact location for the bridge is not given. Duke Street and John Knox Street nearby are already set to receive major overhauls as part of the Avenues programme , making the pedestrian and bike-friendly.

The Collegelands area, between High Street and Hunter Street, has several large student accommodation buildings, a Moxy hotel and offices, leased to the new Social Security Scotland benefits agency which is expected to employ hundreds at the premises.

Planning permission is being sought for further major residential and office development at the site. High Street station is also in line for a multi-million pound revamp .

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This scheme to be constructed in 2023/24 is that which gained construction funding in 2021/22, but wasn’t built due to high tender returns. The scheme aims to provide an off road shared used path from the Library, past the Comprehensive school, to the Leisure Centre in Monmouth. The designs were approved by our Sustrans Active Travel advisor and the project has remained shovel ready. Funding was not sought last financial year due to the timescales of delivery and bidding crossing over.

The scheme looks to:

Provide a shared 3m path (with local narrowing’s where carriageway widths don’t allow full compliance).
Raised table crossing to link through to future Wye Active Travel Bridge MCC-M04C
Crossing point at Leisure Centre.
Priority crossing over carpark entrances.
New signage for shared use path
Implementation of 20mph zone.
Route length 290m

Williamsfield Lane Links

This scheme to be constructed in 2023/24 is looking to create a shared use active travel route along Wonastow Road and Drybridge Street from Williamsfield Lane to the Monnow bridge. This scheme is a continuation of the previously constructed route along Williamsfield Lane, which was constructed in 2020/21 and 2021/22 with ATF monies including a new play park at King’s Fee. The route will service links to education settings, such as Overmonnow Primary and Monmouth comprehensive and be a key link to the town centre and the facilities here. The crossing was moved from phase 2 to 3, following conversations and design agreement with our Sustrans advisor. Upon completion, there will be 2 sections left to finish this route, a stretch across the meadow to Kingswood Gate, which is in land negotiation and SUDs design, and a localised narrowing approaching the crossing. The scheme development of the remaining 2 sections of this route will be covered from our core funding allocation. Please see map for detail.

Replace a mini roundabout with T junction to aid active travel crossing and dissuade HGV users from using Wonastow Road and use the provided link route
Deletion of on street parking to gain required widths
Provide an additional link up to recreational facilities, such as the skate park and nature space.
Priority crossing over side entrances.
Install a toucan crossing on Wonastow Rd Industrial Estate
Route length 403m

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Levenmouth Connectivity Project

The Levenmouth Connectivity Project is the Leven Programme’s flagship project. It looks to transform walking, wheeling and cycling in the Levenmouth area.

The wider ambition of the project is to connect Loch Leven to the Firth of Forth through a world-class active travel network alongside the River Leven and surrounding communities, enabling local people and visitors to travel sustainably along the entire 26km length of the river with connections to public transport hubs, residential areas, schools, shops and places of work.

We are currently working on delivering the first stage of our vision, which focusses on the Levenmouth area and a 5km stretch of the river from Cameron Bridge to where it meets the Firth of Forth at Leven. This is being delivered by Fife Council and Green Action Trust, funded by Places for Everyone (an active travel infrastructure programme backed by Transport Scotland and administered by Sustrans) and the Levelling Up Fund.

We opened consultation with local people in 2022 regarding finalising the routes as we entered the detailed design phase. In the Community Involvement section at the bottom of this page you'll find the feedback we received and how this has informed design.

Construction of Phase 1 of the Active Travel Network, which will provide links to the new railway stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge, will commence in early 2024.

What does the Levenmouth Connectivity Project involve?

The project aims to reconnect the communities of Leven, Methil, Methilhill, Buckhaven, Windygates and East Wemyss to each other and the river, through the creation of a safe and attractive walking, wheeling and cycling network that is accessible to all.

The project has been split into two pieces of work, that are being worked on collaboratively to provide one, connected network:

Active Travel Network - Segregated cycle routes and widened footways across Levenmouth, primarily along existing roads.
River Park Routes - Upgraded existing paths as well as creating new ones along the River Leven, linking residential areas and allowing communities to access the river and existing assets of the area. If you have a particular interest in the river valley and would like to know more, click here .

The proposed changes include:

Providing cycle routes which are fully separated from the main carriageway.
Traffic calming for on-road cycling on quiet residential streets.
Fully protected crossing points.
Walking, wheeling and cycling connections between areas of housing, shops, schools, and workplaces.
Connections to rail stations.
Improved rail and river crossings.
Shared use river park routes with associated seating, lighting and planting improvements.
Improved surfacing.

How could these changes look?

Segregated walking, wheeling and cycling.

A segregated cycleway separates people walking/wheeling, people on bikes and vehicles, giving each group their own space. See the example below of how a two-way segregated routes will look on the Leven Promenade.

A visual image showing a road and a two-way cycling lane separated by a strip of greenspace and hedge.

Shared use paths

These paths are designed to be shared by people walking, wheeling and cycling, and are suggested mostly in areas away from traffic and close to green space. See the example below of what a shared use path could look like in the proposed river park area adjacent to Poplar Road.

Traffic calmed, on-road cycle routes

On residential streets, footways will be widened and improvements will be made to support on-road cycling, as shown below on Station Road, Windygates.

An image of Station Road in Windygates showing a visualisation of a cyclist on a road.

The entire network including proposed future routes are shown on the map below. Click on the image to view in full screen.

Community involvement

Community input and feedback is a key part of the design and delivery of the Levenmouth Connectivity Project. Over the past few years, we have worked closely with many community groups, schools, businesses and local people to gather their input into the routes. We will continue to work and communicate regularly with all interested parties to ensure that the routes and their design reflect the needs of the local communities.

There will be key points during the Levenmouth Connectivity Project design phase where we will be looking for community feedback on our proposals.

November-December 2022 was one of those key points where we sought community input on the design proposals. To find out about what we learned and how we're taking that input forward, click on the link below:

Community feedback December 2022

However, we welcome feedback or questions from local people, groups, and other interested parties at any time. If you would like to get in touch, please email us.

Behaviour Change Action Plan

The Behaviour Change Community Action Plan proposes actions that encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle in Levenmouth and complements the proposed active travel network being developed in the area.

The plan was developed as a co-production with the local community, facilitated by the Sustrans Communities Team. A community steering group with local community organisations and stakeholders was also formed to develop the plan and continue to meet on a monthly basis to oversee the implementation of the plan.

In 2023, thanks to funding from Sustrans and Fife Council, the Connectivity community steering group were able to organise a participatory budget. This is called Our River Leven Community Fund and is managed by Coalfields Regeneration Trust on behalf of the group. The purpose of this fund is for local community groups, organisations and initiatives to deliver towards the actions within the above plan by bidding into the fund.

On 27th of January 2024, a public voting event was held so local people could vote on which bids they'd like to see delivered. This was highly successful, resulting in the whole £80,000 being committed and, thanks to local solidarity between groups, each accepting a little bit less than they asked so that everyone could be funded!

If you live in Levenmouth and are interested in joining the community steering group, please get in touch - Contact us .

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The new bridge, a steel, single span, open arch structure, will span approximately 53 metres and connect the riverside path on the west of the River Severn to Pool Road on the east.

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Active Travel in Bridge End

Active travel is a government initiative focusing on getting more people in Bridge End to walk and cycle for short journeys instead of relying on public transport.

This is a way of improving the health and fitness of communities across the country and improving air quality by reducing congestion and carbon emissions in urban areas.

As an active travel surfacing business, we contribute to increasing active travel in your local area by making walking and cycling more accessible.

We do this by offering more walk paths and cycling routes in regions to encourage people to take the natural choice for their everyday journeys.

Our company works alongside many local authorities, including schools, businesses, and leisure facilities in Bridge End and across the UK.

With so many benefits coming from active travel, we want to make walking and cycling more accessible in all communities so people can become healthier and happier at home.

By increasing levels of accessible paths and cycle routes, we can contribute to healthier communities in towns across the nation and are available for a range of services.

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We are an accredited active travel surface installer business that has completed all the necessary training to work in communities across the country.

Our Bridge End team has a range of certifications, including CHAS and ConstructionLine verification ensuring the highest standard of work every time.

We have been working in this field for over ten years and, in recent years, have joined the Active Travel initiative to improve towns across the UK.

With this many years of experience, our team understands how active travel can improve any local area, which informs our work.

We can work in any environment, from towns to cities and beyond, to support the needs of the local people in terms of active travel solutions.

Our company remains competitive on pricing for our services, allowing us to deliver Active Travel to all regions.

We have a great relationship with suppliers in this industry and work with local manufacturing to provide an affordable service across the country.

Active Travel demonstrates the importance of a healthy lifestyle for all in Bridge End, which is why we strive to make walking and cycling accessible everywhere.

With our competitive prices, expert installer team, and local connections, we can improve towns and cities in all regions.

What is Active Travel?

Active Travel is an initiative that focuses on reducing congestion, carbon emission, and health issues in Bridge End and all regions across the UK and on increasing active travel, such as walking and cycling.

With walkways and cycling routes, we aim to encourage people to ditch public transport and their cars for healthier movement during their everyday journeys.

When it is easier to travel around your local area by foot or bike, we can reduce the number of car journeys and the demand for public transport.

Not only does active travel improve your health, but it can also drastically reduce carbon emissions in any area. You can improve your health and the environment by opting for walking and cycling instead of going by car.

As a Bridge End surfacing company, we are working as part of the Active Travel plan to make walking and cycling more accessible in all regions. We create walkways, cycling routes, and path infrastructure for wheelchair users to encourage people to get outdoors.

It is easier to walk or cycle when there are spaces in your community for this, which is where we come in.

We aim to deliver great service to all our clients and want to make it easier for people to get to school, the shops or simply around the town without using public transport or their car.

As well as making walking and cycling easier for everyone, the Active Travel initiative educates people in business, children in schools, and other community members regarding the importance of active travel for both health and the environment.

We are committed to making Bridge End a healthy and safe place for everyone, so we offer Active Travel, walking and cycling infrastructure installation nationwide.

What are Examples of Active Travel?

Active travel refers to modes of transportation that involve physical activity, typically walking and cycling, as the primary means of getting from one place to another. Here are some examples of active travel:

Walking: Walking is one of the most common forms of active travel. It includes walking for various purposes, such as commuting to work, going to school, running errands, or simply taking a leisurely stroll.

Cycling: Cycling involves riding bicycles for transportation. People use bicycles for commuting, recreational rides, and even for errands. Bicycle-sharing programs have made cycling more accessible in many urban areas.

Jogging and Running: While primarily seen as a form of exercise, jogging and running can also be modes of active travel, particularly for shorter trips or when individuals choose to run instead of walk for transportation.

Skating: Inline skating, rollerblading, and skateboarding are alternative forms of active travel for those who are comfortable with these activities. They are often used for shorter trips within neighbourhoods or on designated paths.

Scooter Riding: Electric scooters and kick scooters have gained popularity as a mode of active travel in many urban areas. Users can rent scooters to travel short distances.

Public Transportation Combined with Walking/Cycling: Active travel doesn't necessarily mean exclusively walking or cycling. Many people use public transportation (buses, trains, subways) and combine it with walking or cycling for the first and last legs of their journeys.

Benefits of Active Travel

Opting to walk or cycle around your area instead of using public transport can offer many benefits , including the following:

Reduced congestion, even in high-traffic areas

Reduced air pollution

Higher-quality public areas, which are made for walking and cycling

Better physical, mental and social health in all towns

Reduced carbon emissions which can help reach carbon-zero goals nationally

Increased economic growth in all regions

Better communities with reduced inequality, as active travel is wheelchair user-friendly and suitable for everyone.

People can benefit greatly from getting active by walking and cycling more frequently. By reducing our reliance on the car and public transport for journeys, we can also contribute to a safer environment.

Our company contributes to Active Travel by creating bike paths and safe walking routes in all regions in Bridge End, making it easier for people to opt for these methods of transport for all their journeys.

The cycling or walking infrastructure we create will support active travel in these areas for many years, benefiting local adults and children and the environment as a whole.

Surfacing for Active Travel Bridge End

We can offer various surfacing on any active travel scheme in Bridge End to make cycling and walking easier.

Our infrastructure installation supports active travel methods like cycling, and we can provide various surfacing solutions to suit all needs. These are some of the surfacing solutions we use for active travel:

Wetpour Bridge End

Wetpour is a great option for cycling and walking as it is a common safety surface. Wet pour can be used on all kinds of infrastructure to create a durable path that can support walking and bike rides for people of all ages.

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Rubber mulch is a biodegradable infrastructure that is commonly found in parks, children's play areas, and similar spaces. This is ideal for walking spaces and can improve the environment using natural resources.

Rhino Pave Bridge End

Rhino Pave surfacing is used for walking and cycling journeys, this is another common safety surface commonly found in infrastructure like schools or playgrounds. This is made using rubber granules for additional bounce and durability.

Resin Bound Gravel Bridge End

Resin bound gravel is a decorative stone surfacing which is commonly installed on pathways and cycle routes.

Resin bound gravel is made using resin particles, this surfacing is versatile and supports walking and cycling.

Artificial Grass Bridge End

Commonly found in sports facilities, artificial grass creates a natural appearance without the demand for resources. This can be installed in multiple locations for cycle paths and walking routes.

High Durability Paint Bridge End

We use high-quality paint to mark these zones to indicate where a cycling or walking path is.

We can offer a range of colours to improve the appearance of local areas and ensure that these areas are signposted clearly.

Thermoplastic Markings Bridge End

Thermoplastic markings can also be used to indicate a cycling or walking route, as well as to make fun games for children.

Funding Bridge End

Several funding options are in place to support Active Travel solutions in places of business. Contact us to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active travel scheme in the uk.

The active travel scheme in the UK typically refers to initiatives and programs aimed at promoting and encouraging sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

These schemes are part of the UK government's efforts to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles.

Some of the key components of the active travel scheme in the UK include:

Cycling Infrastructure: The government invests in the development of cycling infrastructure, including dedicated bike lanes, bike-sharing programs, and secure bike storage facilities.

Walking Initiatives: Efforts are made to create pedestrian-friendly environments with improved sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and safer walking routes.

Funding for Local Authorities: The government provides funding to local authorities for active travel projects, allowing them to implement measures that encourage walking and cycling.

Public Awareness Campaigns: Public awareness campaigns promote the benefits of active travel and encourage people to choose walking and cycling for short journeys.

School Travel: Programs are designed to encourage schoolchildren to walk or cycle to school, reducing car journeys and promoting healthy habits.

Legislation and Policies: The UK government has introduced policies and legislation to support active travel, such as the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) and the Highway Code updates to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Low Traffic Neighborhoods: The creation of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) aims to reduce through traffic on residential streets, making them safer and more pleasant for walking and cycling.

Funding for Active Travel Infrastructure: Investment is made in building infrastructure that encourages active travel, such as cycleways, footpaths, and greenways.

Local authorities often play a significant role in implementing active travel projects tailored to the needs and priorities of their communities.

For the most up-to-date information on active travel schemes in the UK, you can refer to the official websites of the UK government, the Department for Transport (DfT), and local authorities in specific regions or cities.

What is an Active Travel Path?

An active travel path, also known as an active travel route or active transportation path, is a designated pathway or route designed to facilitate and encourage non-motorized forms of transportation, primarily walking and cycling.

These paths are intended to promote physical activity, reduce dependence on motorized vehicles, improve public health, and create sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation options.

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Moscow to get 7 new state-of-the-art bridges (PHOTOS)

Moscow authorities are going to build seven new bridges in different parts of the city. Some of them are to be pedestrian-only, others are aimed to connect new living areas with transport hubs and metro stations, while yet others could reduce traffic jams. Each of the projects is unique and has its own features - there is even a bridge with a sail!

Take a look at the upcoming bridges designed by the Committee on Architecture and Urban Planning of the city of Moscow.

1. A pedestrian bridge will be built in the very center of Moscow connecting the Balchug Island with Yakimanskaya Embankment via the Vodotvodny Canal. It will be an important part of a touristic route and give an easier access to the new GES-2 cultural center and other venues of the island. The bridge’s feature is a metal beam splitting it into parts which divides the flow of cyclists and pedestrians. And, at the same time, the beam will serve as a bench.

2. A new automobile bridge is to appear in Filevsky park district and will connect Myasishcheva Street and Mnevniki metro station.

3. A 250-meter “Sail” bridge across the Moskva River on the East of Moscow will link Novozavodskaya Street from the Fili park and Terekhovo park. Its construction remains a galley boat. It will have only one pylon and a relatively small height for such spans. The frame holding the roadbed will be the first of its kind in the world.

4. Another bridge on the East of Moscow will connect Ostrovnaya Street of the Krylatskoye and Mnevniki districts, a ten minute walk from the new Terekhovo metro station. Graceful arches of the bridge are reminiscent of a kind of “gate”.

5. The pedestrian and cycling bridge to Fili Park resembles a thread through the eye of a needle. This seemingly fragile construction will complete the creation of a walkway between the Mnevniki and Fili parks. It will also be located 700 meters away from the Terekhovo metro station.

6. A six-lane automobile bridge will connect Beregovoy and Prichalny driveways and the developing living areas of the both sides of the Moskva River. The bridge will also have pedestrian and cycling passes and give access to a new fancy embankment.

7. This new bridge will connect Nagatinsky Zaton and Pechatniki districts in the south of Moscow and will be situated next to the new ‘Nagatinsky Zaton’ metro station, currently under construction. Along the 240-meter-long crescent-shaped structure, there are sharp steel masts that look like ice peaks rising out of the water from a distance.

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Ukraine has confirmed that chatbots used by its security agencies on Telegram have been restored after being temporarily blocked.

We reported earlier (6.56am post) that Kyiv's security service described their blocking as "unreasonable".

Now, Ukraine's Centre for Strategic Communication has said three affected bots, used by Ukraine's SBU security service, the GUR and digital ministry for the war effort, had been restored.

A Telegram spokesperson said they were "temporarily disabled due to a false positive but have since been reinstated".

The number of civilians killed or injured in Ukraine in March was 604, according to the UN, which has a human rights monitoring team in the country.

The figure is 20% higher than February's.

The UK's Ministry of Defence, highlighting the numbers in its daily update, said 57 children were reported killed in March - "double the previous month".

Their deaths have been "attributed directly to Russian use of aerial munitions", the MoD said.

Civilian deaths in general are attributed to "missile and aerial-munitions strikes throughout Ukraine and increased bombardment at the frontlines".

The UN's report highlights an increase in coordinated strikes on critical Ukrainian infrastructure with 20 sites "destroyed or damaged".

In total, there have been 31,366 civilian casualties in Ukraine since 24 February 2022, the MoD said (including areas Russia is controlling).

Of those, 10,810 were killed and 20,556 were wounded.

We reported earlier in our big picture post (6.27am post) that Oleksandr Pivnenko, who commands Ukraine's National Guard, is not ruling out a Russian attempt to target Kharkiv - Ukraine's second-largest city.

Kharkiv has been the focus of recent air attacks.

The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) thinktank assesses that the Russian military "lacks the forces necessary to seize the city".

But the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has said the threat of an invasion is causing Ukraine to allocate additional resources to defend the city - weakening forces elsewhere.

The ISW said: "Syrskyi noted that Ukrainian forces have recently improved their positions near Synkivka (east of Kharkiv)."

The Russians' "combat effectiveness" can be questioned because of their "inability to seize Synkivka despite repeated mass infantry and mechanized assaults", the ISW said.

It went on: "ISW continues to assess that a potential future Russian offensive to seize Kharkiv City would be an extremely ambitious undertaking that would pose significant challenges to Russian forces, particularly since Russian forces will be facing better-equipped Ukrainian forces following the arrival of US military assistance."

Telegram has reportedly restored some blocked Ukrainian bots.

They include those of the security service and ministry of digital transformation, the Kyiv Post said on X.

As we reported earlier (6.56am post) the security service said Telegram had "unreasonably" blocked bots that "opposed Russia's military aggression against Ukraine".

Three men who are entrepreneurs in their day jobs have been assembling drones in a home kitchen in Kyiv.

Denys, Yaw and Eugene send the tiny aircraft on to the Ukrainian armed forces.

There is concern within the international community about the US supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, North Korea has said.

As we report in our big picture post (6.27am post) Kyiv has used long-range ballistic missiles from the US against Russia twice this month, according to NBC News.

"The US has secretly supplied long-range missiles to Ukraine, sparking off uneasiness and concern of the international community," North Korea's defence ministry said.

"The US can never defeat the heroic Russian army and people with any latest weaponry or military support," it added, according to state news agency KCNA.

Professor Michael Clarke, Sky News's military analyst, has said North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia - facilitated by China.

Official bots that oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been blocked by the Telegram messaging app, Ukraine's military spy agency has claimed.

Ukraine's own bot was included, GUR added.

"Today, the management of the Telegram platform unreasonably blocked a number of official bots that opposed Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, including the main intelligence bot," GUR said in a statement posted on Telegram.

"Despite the blocking of our bot, your personal data is safe."

A bot is a piece of software that can run on its own, mimicking conversations or collecting content.

Telegram, which is based in Dubai, was founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov, who left Russia in 2014 after he refused to comply with government demands to shut down opposition groups on another social media platform.

Since the Ukraine war began in February 2022, both Ukraine and Russia have used the app to share updates.

Almost all major media outlets, government departments and public figures in both countries have channels on Telegram.

Telegram's press service did not immediately reply to a request for comment, Reuters said.

The big news last week was the US passing its $61bn (£48.1bn) aid package for Ukraine after months of delay.

Republicans in the House of Representatives - who, spurred on by Donald Trump and his supporters, had wanted more money for internal border security - finally approved the package and it was officially signed into law on Wednesday.

Joe Biden said it had been a "difficult path" but America eventually "rose to the moment".

Long-range missiles from US already in use in Ukraine

The initial package of aid will include long-range missiles, the US confirmed - but then it emerged that such missiles had already been provided in "secret".

Kyiv has used long-range ballistic missiles from the US against Russia twice this month, according to NBC News.

Three US officials told Sky News's partner network on Wednesday that Ukraine first used the Army Tactical Missile System - dubbed ATACMS - on 17 April.

It has a range of about 187 miles.

Long-range weaponry has previously been held back for fear it would be used in attacks inside Russia - and concerns over the potential for NATO missiles landing there to provoke a wider escalation.

Why was the bill finally approved?

The change of heart from House Republicans came after a meeting between the Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and Donald Trump, whose supporters have been vocal in their opposition to aid for Ukraine.

Dorogomilovsky highway and railway bridge in Moscow

Dorogomilovsky highway and railway bridge ( MIBC Moscow City Bridge) is a two-tier girder bridge in Moscow across the Moskva River on the route of the Moscow Central Circle, connecting the Dorogomilovo and Presnensky districts ( Moscow ). Built in 1998-1999 on the site of the old Smolensky railway bridge, next to the preserved Dorogomilovsky railway bridge of the Small Ring of Moscow Railways . Opened on December 30, 2000.

The authors of the project are the team of OAO Giprotransmost under the guidance of engineer I. V. Artemiev. The bridge is two-tiered: the upper (active) tier passes 8 lanes of the Moscow Central Circle. In the lower tier, which is not used today, there are 2 tracks for the Vnukovo-Sheremetyevo high-speed transport system, a pedestrian gallery and facilities for utilities. The bridge complex, in addition to the channel part, includes 8 exits and an interchange with the 1st Krasnogvardeisky passage.

Channel spans (70.4 – 129.2 – 61.6 m), for the first time in Moscow practice, are made up of metal trusses, which are united by orthotropic plates at the levels of the upper and lower tiers.

Type of construction: steel beam Main span: 129.2 m Total length: 790 m Bridge width: 44.0 m (10 lanes).

Main attractions and facilities around: Kiyevsky railway station , Europe Square , Savvinskaya Embankment , Rostovskaya embankment , Bogdan Khmelnitsky Bridge , Radisson Slavyanskaya hotel , Smolenskaya embankment , Borodinsky Bridge , COMECON building , Ukraina Hotel , Novoarbatsky bridge , White House , Krasnopresnenskaya embankment , MIBC Moscow City .

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Local News | Dozens of recreational boats use alternate channel to pass collapsed Key Bridge for first time

Chuck and JoAnn Anderika onboard their sailboat pass the Key Bridge wreckage through a temporary channel just opened to recreational boaters to enter or leave Baltimore's harbor. They are returning to their home marina Anchorage Marina. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Chuck and JoAnn Anderika were up before dawn Tuesday to bring their sailboat back home.

The Anderikas set out around 6 a.m. from Solomons Island, headed for Baltimore. The couple wanted to ensure they made it in time to take advantage of a one-hour window for recreational boats to pass by the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and into the harbor, where they have a slip.

“We were afraid to miss it,” Chuck Anderika said.

The Anderikas’ boat was among nearly two dozen to pass the Key Bridge Tuesday evening using an alternate channel that had previously been accessible only to commercially essential vessels and those helping to clear the wreckage around the bridge. Recreational boats had been unable to enter or exit the harbor since a container ship struck the bridge on March 26, sending it into the Patapsco River. Six construction workers died in the collapse, which has also hampered traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore.

Tuesday’s opening for recreational boats was a one-time trial run, for now. Sailboats, yachts and other vessels were allowed to travel out of the harbor between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., and into it between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Seventeen recreational boats passed through the Sollers Point Alternate Channel in the morning, and 23 used the channel in the evening, according to the Key Bridge Response Unified Command.

Though the Coast Guard has not announced another opportunity for recreational boats to come and go, local marinas are hoping they will. Tuesday’s passage came after a meeting between Unified Command and marina leaders, who explained the impact of a closed harbor on their business.

“There’s a whole ecosystem built around the marinas,” said Paul Sanett, the chief commercial officer for Oasis Marinas, which manages nearly half of Baltimore’s boat slips. “There’s restaurants, there’s bars, there’s shops.”

For Wayne Easton, a marina is home. Easton is the dockmaster at Anchorage Marina in Canton, where he also lives aboard a boat.

Tuesday evening, he headed toward the Key Bridge site, a 5-mile trip by water from Canton, to greet the Anderikas and other returning Anchorage Marina slip-holders. The day was clear and bright, but windy. Occasionally choppy water grew choppier as boats streamed past the bridge shortly after 6 p.m., leaving waves in their wake.

For the first time since the Key Bridge collapse, a temporary channel opened to recreational boaters to enter or leave Baltimore's harbor. Recreational boaters stay in line to enter the temporary channel. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

There were power boats, yachts and a catamaran. There were at least three sailboats, including the Nanny Kay, which the Anderikas brought back to Baltimore after spending the winter in Florida. The couple was in Hampton, Virginia, making their way back up the Atlantic coast, when they heard the channel would be open on Tuesday. They decided to high-tail back to Baltimore, powering through three 10-hour days of travel in a row.

“Usually we would have taken four or five easy days,” said Chuck, “but all of a sudden it was, Tuesday you need to be here at 6.”

The Anderikas, who live in Pennsylvania but spend many of their summer weekends boating around Baltimore and the Eastern Shore, made it to the bridge by 1 p.m. on Tuesday, hours before the channel was slated to open to recreational traffic.

They weren’t the only ones to get there early. George Robertson, another Anchorage Marina customer, arrived around 3 p.m. on his Marine Trader trawler, Graceful. Robertson’s boat had been docked at Herrington Harbour in southern Anne Arundel County. He had been planning to bring it back to Baltimore the day of the collapse.

Passing through the channel, so close to the ruins of the bridge, was a surreal experience.

“I followed it everyday online,” Robertson said of the collapse, “but to see it at that point, it was worse than I thought. I can’t believe it came down so easy.”

“It was devastating,” said JoAnn Anderika. The trip to the bridge from Solomons Island was an unnervingly quiet one, absent the ship traffic that would normally be traveling to and from the port.

At the bridge the Anderikas found a busier scene. Boaters lined up their vessels as they waited to enter the channel. Once on the other side, the line became a hodgepodge, with boats racing toward a long-awaited homecoming.

Easton watched for boats he recognized as they passed through. He waved as Robertson’s trawler approached: “Hey George! Welcome home.”

Boater George Robertson travel pass the Key Bridge wreckage through a temporary channel just opened for recreational boaters to enter or leave Baltimore's harbor. Robertson was to return to Anchorage Marina on March 26 the day the bridge collapsed. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

With 547 slips, Anchorage Marina is the largest in the city. Robertson said he knew of four boats returning through the alternate channel Tuesday evening. He planned to meet with the Coast Guard Wednesday to share feedback on the first passage for recreational vessels.

Marinas in Baltimore have banded together to advocate for more frequent openings of the channel. Many boaters store their vehicles on land during the winter, often in Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties, and bring them back to the harbor in April.

Baltimore marinas are also a landing place for transient boaters traveling up and down the East Coast and to the Midwest. Easton said Anchorage Marina often hosts snowbirds headed north from Florida, as well as “Loopers,” who gather provisions in Baltimore before setting out for a trip through the Erie Canal, the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River and on to Florida.

“Of course, we won’t be able to accept those reservations” without access to the harbor, he said. “Everybody wants to know when it will open, and we have no ideas.”

The Army Corps of Engineers hopes to restore access to the port by the end of May . Sanett, the chief commercial officer at Oasis Marinas, said the Coast Guard has been sympathetic to the strain on marinas in the meantime. He estimated the local marina industry would lose $1 million a month under the current conditions, a figure that doesn’t include the ancillary effects of reduced traffic at waterfront bars, restaurants and shops.

“This is not just a bunch of wealthy people wanting to play with their yachts in Baltimore harbor,” Sanett said. “When the bridge came down, there was a huge impact.”

Chuck and JoAnn Anderika, left, visits with friends after returning to Anchorage Marina after passing the Key Bridge wreckage through a just opened temporary channel for recreational boaters to enter or leave Baltimore's harbor. The Anderikas wintered in Florida since Oct. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Oasis, a management company for some 50 marinas across the United States, operates about half of the approximately 2,300 slips in Baltimore, including those at Lighthouse Point in Canton, Harbor East Marina, Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina, Port Covington Marina, Baltimore Yacht Basin, The Crescent Marina and Living Classrooms in Fells Point.

Baltimore marinas stand to lose out on longer term business the longer it takes to restore access to the harbor. Sanett said he’s heard of other marinas asking stranded Baltimore boaters to sign annual contracts rather than allowing short-term storage and slip extensions.

That was the experience of Brian Ward, who hired a Coast Guard captain to pilot his yacht through the channel Tuesday and to a slip at Lighthouse Point. He stores the boat in Dundalk, east of the Key Bridge, and called marinas on the Chesapeake Bay to inquire about temporary options after the collapse.

“I was thinking I could rent a slip in a marina for maybe a month or two months, but I didn’t have any luck,” he said. “Their prices are really high, or they wanted a longer term commitment, so I didn’t pursue that anymore.”

Ward will have to cancel a planned trip to St. Michaels for a wine festival in late April because of uncertainty about whether he will be able to leave the harbor again in the near term. But the Frederick resident said he’s glad to have his boat back in Baltimore, where he enjoys spending weekends on the water.

“July and August are the heights of the season, and I’m just hoping they’ll get something worked out by then,” he said.

Baltimore marinas plan to reach out to city, state and federal elected officials to see what opportunities exist for financial relief.

“This is a COVID-like event for marinas, unfortunately,” Sanett said. “The big focus has been on the Port of Baltimore to date, and rightly so. There’s nothing yet for marina owners and other businesses.”

George Robertson, left, talks with dockmaster Wayne Easton, right, after returning to Anchorage Marina. For the first time since the Key Bridge collapse, a temporary channel will be open to recreational boaters to enter or leave Baltimore's harbor. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Sanett said Key Bridge salvage workers want to avoid rubberneckers and joy riders going to peer at the wreckage, but they recognized the implications of a closed harbor. Representatives for the Unified Command did not respond Wednesday to questions about future channel openings.

“They listened,” Sanett said. “We’re hopeful it will happen again.”

In the meantime, Robertson said he and his boat will be staying put, for now, after the trip back to Baltimore.

“I’m not going anywhere,” he said.

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