Laira Cycleway south west highways

Contractor appointed for new pedestrian and cycle scheme on Laira Rail Bridge

Plymouth City Council has appointed South West Highways as the main contractor on its iconic Laira Rail Bridge pedestrian and cycle scheme.

Cabinet members have given the green light following a detailed tender evaluation and contracts are due to be signed early next month, following a statutory ‘standstill’ period.

The £3.5 million scheme will refurbish and convert the disused...