Local runners take part in fundraising run on part of Melton's new bypass
Local runners got a look at Melton’s new partial bypass when they were given the opportunity to run part of its 4.4-mile length before it opens to traffic.
Members of Stilton Striders Running Club, Melton Running Club, and the Rutland Running Club jumped at the chance to jog along the North East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road (NEMMDR), which is set to open very soon.
Contractors, Galliford Try, gave the green light for the run and they were waved off by representatives of Melton Mowbray Aurora Rotary Club and Melton Rotary Club, whose charities will benefit from donations.
The runners set off from the new roundabout on the A606 Nottingham Road and they covered the distance to the third roundabout on Melton Spinney Road.
Christopher Joseph, of Melton Aurora Rotary Club, told the Melton Times: “The weather was wonderful and perfect for running and the Rotary Club raised a substantial sum of money from the generous runners to be donated to Melton Rotary Charities.
“Some of the Rutland runners were surprised how hilly the course was but all completed the course
“Thanks again to Galliford Try for initiating and organising the run.”
The NEMMDR runs from the Nottingham Road and passes east of the town to the A606 Burton Road, with six new roundabouts en route.
The new highway has lanes along its entire length for cyclists and runners to use safely.
There are three Rotary Clubs in Melton Mowbray – email [email protected] if you would like to know more about their activities.