Works on an extension to one of Plymstock's most popular off-road walking and cycling routes will begin later this year.
The addition to the path will extend the well-used route that runs from the Laira Bridge all the way past Saltram Meadow by opening an old blocked-off bridge under Colesdown Hill and providing a new crossing across Elburton Road.
The attractive, traffic-free route will be accessible to walkers, cyclists, mobility scooters and parents with pushchairs. The proposal also includes lighting and a crossing of the quarry access road to ensure that the path is safe and convenient for all users.
This is part of a three kilometre route which has been completed in phases, as funding has allowed, since the opening of Laira Rail Bridge in 2015 to walkers and cyclists.
Work is scheduled to begin this summer, following the approval of a £1.15million budget, funded from Section 106 contributions.
Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Infrastructure, said: "I'm thrilled to be able to deliver this crucial piece of sustainable transport infrastructure.
"We always promised that this section would be done in stages and this is the next crucial piece of the puzzle, allowing pedestrians and cyclists a traffic free route over a number of miles.
"I look forward to work beginning."
The new funding will complement an existing £2.8million pot, which has been obtained from grant and Section 106 funding.
Over the next few months, a contractor will be appointed and planning permission will be finalised before residents in the area are directly notified of a precise start date.
With 30 per cent of our carbon emissions coming from transport, encouraging walking and cycling for all abilities is crucial to Plymouth’s overall net zero aspirations.
More information on Plymouth’s walking and cycling programme can be found at https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymotion