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    Apr 2021

    Last Updated: 26/04/2021
    Transport
    Transport

    Otley Road cycle lane: work to start in next 'two to three months'

    by Connor Creaghan

    | 27 Apr, 2021
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    A total of £3.2 million funding was set aside for the scheme in 2018. The final barrier now, after delays caused by coronavirus and negotiations over Stray land, is the ongoing utility works.

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    Cyclist on Otley Road. Photo: Hedgehog Cycling

    Work will not begin on the new Otley Road cycle lane in Harrogate for at least another two or three months.

    Cyclists who use the busy road have already waited a long time for the scheme. A total of £3.2 million funding was set aside in 2018.

    The final remaining barrier, after delays caused by coronavirus and negotiations over Stray land, is the ongoing utility works.

    An 11-week programme of works by Northern Powergrid is due to finish on May 17. But there will be some other smaller works taking place then.

    Once all utility works are complete North Yorkshire County Council has said it can start the cycle route. The local authority will also make improvements to the junction with Harlow Moor Road.



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    Cllr Don Mackenzie, executive member for access at North Yorkshire County Council, told the Stray Ferret:

    "We are planning to start work on the Otley Road cycle route in the next two to three months.
    "The main set of works has been those by Northern Powergrid. They should be finished soon and there will be some more minor works after that.
    "Once all of those utility works are out of the way then we can start work."


    Melisa Burnham, the highways area manager at the county council, added:

    "A number of utility works are required to facilitate both the junction works and the cycle route. All necessary parties have been identified and programmes are planned in.
    "If there are any further changes, we will provide an update on our web page. Affected residents will also be notified by advanced notification boards on site."