00:00Plans for a major cycling and walking route along the Northumberland coast are expected to receive extra funding.
00:07North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Cabinet members will consider a revised package worth £18,600,000 for active travel
00:16projects.
00:18The largest share would support the seafront route between Blythe and Old Hartley after construction costs increased during design.
00:25The wider programme also includes improvements in Sunderland, a reopened section of the Bourse Railway Path and safer routes outside
00:34schools.
00:35The proposals are due to be considered before funding is confirmed.
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