A new footpath and cycleway is set to improve travel between two Suffolk villages.
A £3 million investment from Mid Suffolk District Council will link Elmswell and Woolpit, with Suffolk County Council delivering and maintaining the route.
The scheme aims to provide safe access by foot or bike to key destinations, including schools, Elmswell train station, Woolpit Medical Centre, Woolpit Business Park, village halls, and sports facilities.
Andrew Stringer, cabinet member for heritage, planning and infrastructure at Mid Suffolk District Council, said: "It’s great we can provide funding to help these vital projects, such as this one in Elmswell and Woolpit, come to fruition in Mid Suffolk.
"We want to get people cycling and walking more, and using their cars less, both for the benefit of their health and the environment."
Chris Chambers, cabinet member for transport strategy at Suffolk County Council, welcomed the funding.
He said: "I am delighted this funding has been granted as it will allow Suffolk County Council to progress this important piece of infrastructure for Woolpit and Elmswell."
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