A section of towpath along the Grand Union Canal between Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead is set to be upgraded.
The aim of the work is to make the towpath more accessible for the community and to encourage cycling and walking.
An 800-metre section between Nash Mills Lane and the River Gade lakes will be resurfaced.
Hemel Garden Communities was awarded government funding for the project, which will be delivered in partnership with Three Rivers District Council, Dacorum Borough Council and both Nash Mills and Kings Langley Parish Councils, who have all contributed financially.
Bob Lane OBE, chair of Hemel Garden Communities Board, said: “We are very pleased to support this key upgrade to the towpath, working with our local authority partners. The Grand Union Canal is a beautiful local attraction and the resurfacing will enable more people to enjoy it year-round, for leisure and active travel.”
Hertfordshire County Council and the Canal & River Trust are also supporting the project.
The towpath upgrade work is due to start in May and is expected to be completed in July. Public access will be suspended at the site for the duration of the works, with a diversion route in place, although access for leisure activities, such as fishing, will be maintained where possible.
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