The off-road diversion at State Highway 6's Fairhall Diversion bridge was proposed to be part of a $9 million link between Blenheim and Renwick, which was later shelved. Council walking and cycling co-ordinator Braden Prideaux said it concluded a shared pathway would have been "difficult and costly". Chloe Ranford/LDR Council walking and cycling co-ordinator Braden Prideaux on the Taylor River reserve's shared pathway. "[The] council is continuing to explore other options with Marlborough Roads for improving safety for cyclists between Blenheim and Renwick." The route was used by commuters travelling between Blenheim, Woodbourne and Renwick before and after work, he said.

Source: Stuff May 21, 2020 21:00 UTC