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Vegetation obstructing Safe Cycle Path

Reported via desktop in the Overgrown or obscuring view (NH) category anonymously at 13:30, Thursday 22 August 2024

Sent to National Highways 1 minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6386565.

The National Cycle Network Path which runs along side the A23 between the A272 (Cowfold Road) and the A23NB off slip is impassable due to the overgrown vegetation. This is a combination of overgrowth from brambles, nettles all the way up to about head height. The 1m wide tarmac path is down to 30cm is some places and it is a real battle to pass in some places, especially on a bicycle.

I have previously reported vegetation grown on another stretch of this Cycle Infestructure, with a estimated completion date of the 7th of October 2024. However this part of the route is particularly important, as this piece of segregated cycle path is obstructed cyclists are forced to use the A272/A23 junction and the roundabout, which is incredibly dangerous with HGVs and fast moving vehicles, which are not expecting a cyclist to be present.

This infrastructure was implemented for a reason, and so needs to be kept clear so that cyclists and other vulnerable users can travel safely.

Many thanks.

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  • Thank you for making your report about the condition of the stretch of cycle path between Cowfold Road and the A23 northbound off slip.

    We have revived the location today and our inspector has raised an order for vegetation maintenance to be carried out within 28 days.

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by National Highways at 13:43, Tuesday 27 August 2024

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