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Dec 2021
Otley Road business owner 'fuming' about cycle path works
The owner of IXP Security on Otley Road in Harrogate has said he is "fuming" about prolonged works to build the new Otley Road cycle path, which he believes has put customers off visiting his store.
Work has continued throughout November and December to build the first phase of the new cycle route between Harlow Moor Road and Cold Bath Road, which is part of a package of sustainable transport measures in the west of Harrogate. It is due to end this week.
The security store has been on Otley Road for 50 years and sells safes, intruder alarms, locks and CCTV systems.
Owner Marcus Wayman said footfall has evaporated since work began and he has been unimpressed with the "etiquette" of contractors working on the scheme.
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To accommodate the cycle path, a bus stop has been moved closer to Mr Wayman's shop.
He believes this could be hazardous for pedestrians who might have to dodge out of the way of cyclists. He has complained to North Yorkshire County Council but said he has been ignored.
He added:
Melisa Burnham, highways area manager at NYCC, said:
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