Controversial Cycle Lane in Middlesbrough Set for Removal After Causing Business Decline and Safety Concerns

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The cycle lane installed along Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough, aimed to improve road safety and reduce carbon emissions, has instead resulted in negative impacts on local businesses and increased safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

A controversial town centre cycle lane in Middlesbrough, installed in 2022 at a cost of £1.7 million, is facing removal due to its detrimental impact on local businesses and safety concerns. Regional mayors and council officers are planning to scrap the lane and return the road to its previous design, which will cost taxpayers several million pounds.

The cycle lane, intended to make the road greener and safer, has instead led to reduced foot traffic for local businesses and accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists

 

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