The City of St. John’s is considering changes to three sections of the shared-use path network following public consultation.

City officials say it is too expensive to bury overhead power lines along Torbay Road near Prim Place, and existing utilities and services present space limitations, making it challenging to replace the sidewalk with a shared-use path. The new route would be along Penney Crescent and through Spruce Meadows Park to the intersection of Torbay Road at Gleneyre Street. That route provides direct connection between Airport Heights and the Paul Reynolds Community Centre.

A new bridge is going to be built over the Waterford River, in addition to the existing bridge, to complete the connection between the path and the T’Railway in the Bowring Park area.

The Portugal Cove Road-Logy Bay Road section will go on the south side of Kenny’s Pond instead of along Mercer Drive. This will provide direct connections to Tiffany’s Lane retirement home, Mary Queen of Peace School and various recreational facilities.

Council will vote to approve the new routes this afternoon at 3:00 p,m.