By Newly constructed cycle superhighway sees potholes and weeds breaking through pavement
Cyclists have raised concerns over the newly constructed cycle superhighway as just months after its completion the path has already become broken.
The section of the cycle path on the Hobson Way route between South Humber Bank link road and South March Lane has broken, with large sections of weeds growing out of the ground.
Other sections of the cycle path nearby have also become warn, with potholes and debris covering the path making it difficult for cyclists to travel on.
Graffiti has also been spotted on the Hobson Way sign, which has also been bent out of shape.
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The project oversaw a total of 3.8km of new off-road cycleway in a bid to give cyclists a route across the South Humber Bank to access work and training facilities
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership funded £2.2 million towards the plan, with £400,000 contributed by the council and private sector.
Speaking about the current damage a North East Lincolnshire Council spokesperson said: “North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, EQUANS, are aware of weeds growing on a section of the Cycle Superhighway Hobson Way route, between South Humber Bank link road and the junction with South Marsh Lane.
“We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused, and reassure those affected that this is being looked into by our officers as a priority.”
Recent figures released by the council at the start of the year revealed just how often the cycle path was being used.
The council said that on Wednesday 21 April 2021, cyclists were monitored on the A180 at the entrance to Adam Smith Street between 4.30 am and 5.30 am. There were 18 cyclists and one pedestrian using the route (not using the steps at Adam Smith Street).
An extra four cyclists and two pedestrians came from Lockhill roundabout and went down the steps to Adam Smith Street – a total of 22 cyclists.
On Monday 19 April 2021, between 1.30 pm and 3 pm, there were seven cyclists using the route (not using the steps at Adam Smith Street) and five more cyclists used it, who used the steps.
