Inaccessible Barriers

The barriers on the National Cycle Network cycle A23 path that crosses the A272 are inaccessible. What3Words Emotional.Bronzes.Yacht

On the Southern side of the A272 crossing there is a dropped curb and a decent width path for people to cross the A272. However, the two metal barriers are arrange as such that it prevents anybody on a bicycle, adapted cycle or even a mobility scooter to use the dropped curb. The only way to get onto or off from the pavement when crossing is to mount the curb, which a person in an adapted cycle would not do, it is equally difficult for those on a normal bicycle. The only option for them is to stop, lift the front of the adapted cycle up and onto the pavement, increasing the about of time you spend exposed to traffic. The barriers are too tight and take up too much of the hard surface.

I understand that NH may have put these barriers there to stop cyclists coming northbound on the cycle path from just continuing onto the road, however The section of the cycle path is not inline with the crossing, there are two 90degree turns to take before you get to the dropped curb. If these barriers are there to prevent people from cycling straight into the road then these barriers are better placed at the first 90deg bent (much like on the northern side of the crossing) where they are better suited to deconflict the cyclist and road and keep the drop curb clear for users.

Thank you.