A presentation on the proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Tay was given to a group of cyclists taking part in a Perth 800 event at the weekend.
As part of the Ride To Perth, participants stopped on the North Inch yesterday to see where the Connect2 bridge will span the river.
Perth and Kinross Council and Sustrans have been working together on the project since December 2007, when £1.25 million was awarded by the Big Lottery Fund.
Public consultation is now taking place for the new bridge, with two designs being considered before a planning application is submitted.
Following their ride from Kenmore to Perth, the cyclists were welcomed to a buffet reception by Provost John Hulbert, before taking part in a range of events organised by ByCycle.
Provost Hulbert said, “The Ride To Perth is an exciting example of how efforts are continuing to build the reputation of Perth and Kinross as a major cycling destination, and I am pleased to welcome ByCycle and the riders after their 42-mile journey.
“The plans to improve access for cyclists through the Connect2 project are significant for Perth and I hope as many people as possible will take part in the consultation on the design of the bridge over the Tay.”
ByCycle thanked everyone who assisted them on the Ride to Perth, particularly Stagecoach for providing two free coaches, as well as TACTRAN, Highland Spring, Perth and Kinross Council, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust and the Co-op in Pitlochry.
To view the designs for the Connect2 bridge, visit www.pkc.gov.uk/connect2.
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