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project info
Start date: 11 October 2021
End date: 30 June 2023
funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 987 072,40 €
EU contribution: 296 121,00 € (30%)
programme
Programming period: 2014-2020
Managing authority: Région Hauts-de-France
intervention field
European Commission Topic

Cycling development of the Ponthieu crossing between Abbeville and Saint-Riquier

The project consists of reclassifying the existing route for 9.75 km between the Route de Paris to Abbeville and the RD 32 in Saint-Riquier. The route corresponds to that of an old railway, now developed as a hiking trail, mountain biking and equestrian along the Scardon Valley. However, its coating is not suitable for a utilitarian cycling practice and connections to the road network are sometimes difficult. This route has a high potential for utility use in connection with the proximity of Abbeville and the municipalities of the Scardon Valley, potentially a population of 26089 inhabitants. This project also has a tourist potential, the crossing of the Ponthieu making here the link between the famous Abbey of Saint-Riquier, Abbeville, the valley and the Bay of Somme thus promoting the discovery of the Department by a means other than the car. This project is fully in line with the objective of reducing greenhouse gases.

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