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Feb 2022
Another error spotted on Otley Road cycle path
A reader has alerted the Stray Ferret to another error on the Otley Road cycle path in Harrogate.
A bicycle has been painted on the ground on the wrong side of the path as it heads up Harlow Hill.
It contradicts the blue sign alongside it, which suggests bikes should be in the lane closest to the road and could lead to confusion for pedestrians and cyclists.
On Monday, the Stray Ferret reported that a town centre sign for the cycle path was built pointing in the wrong direction.
North Yorkshire County Council appointed Hull-based PBS Construction to build phase 1 of the project, in a contract worth £827,000.
Melisa Burnham, highways area manager, said it was a "genuine mistake" by the contractor.
She added that the error will be amended as soon as possible at no cost to the council.
The county council previously called the firm "the standout applicants" following a tendering process.
Read more:
- Council ridiculed for cycle path sign that points to Harrogate in wrong direction
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The long-awaited cycle path has been called a step forward for cycling in the town by Harrogate District Cycle Action but even its supporters would admit it’s had a bumpy ride so far.
Work to build phase 2 of the route, which will extend to Beech Grove, is set to begin in April. Funding for the third phase has yet to be finalised.
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