The network will include a central hub at the new Park-And-Choose allowing motorists to park just out of town and switch to foot, bike or wheelchair. Located at the old A9 site, this hub will include a picnic area with wheelchair-accessible benches, car parking, cycle shelters and EV charging points.

Stretching from north of Scone along the New Kingsway and over Destiny Bridge, highlights for walkers, joggers and cyclists, will include the Green Bridge and Living Bench, the Wetland’s Bird Hide and picnic area, and the Souterrain which was excavated during initial earthworks.

Highlights of the new active travel path network also include:

• 7km of new, 3m-wide, shared-use path will stretch along the entire route of the project
• A94 upgrade and widen shared-use footpath of 500m
• Green Bridge installation and 1300m of new path network linking into Highfield Woods
• 500m of new shared-use footway on the A93
• A 250m section of Stormontfield Road is now stopped-up to traffic and this links into a new shared-use footpath of 650m
• 120m on East side of River Tay and 90m on West side of River Tay have been upgraded with unbound surface on riverside paths
• 2km of shared-use footpath at the A9 has been upgraded and widened
• Redgorton now has 180m of improved bus stop access to the A9 and a new core path of 650m
• Seven signalised toucan crossings to facilitate Active Travel have been placed along the New Kingsway

In addition to this, over 3km of vegetation has been cleared at Redgorton, between Balbeggie and Perth Airport.

Councillor Grant Laing, Perth & Kinross Council leader, said: “Perth & Kinross Council is committed to ensuring that the Cross Tay Link Road project benefits everyone in the community and the enhanced Path Network is a great example of this.

“Active Travel – the simple act of walking, wheeling or cycling – has many benefits including improved health, safer communities, and reduced environmental impacts. Now, with over 12km of new and improved paths it will be easier than ever before for local people and visitors to get out and enjoy our area.”

Works to upgrade and widen existing paths, as well as the installation of new path networking - all of which will be suitable for pedestrians and cyclists, and much of which will be suitable for wheelchair users, are well underway with some paths expected to open before the end of the year.

Jillian Ferguson, roads and infrastructure manager for Perth & Kinross Council, added: “It is our aim to open the Green Bridge before the end of November which will ensure connectivity across Highfield Woods.

“This particular feature of the project has generated much in the way of interest; as well as providing a thoroughfare for local wildlife, the stunning viewpoint complete with Living Bench is sure to provide endless enjoyment – and the perfect selfie spot - for walkers and cyclists.”

Following public feedback, the river cycle path diversion will not be used during the winter months. Arrangements have been made to divert cyclists onto the new path network during November.