Cycling on Mill Hill Lane
I am hoping that it will be possible to upgrade Mill Hill Lane to allow cyclists to use it legally.
Mill Hill Lane is a very well used path from Merryoaks to the Colleges on South Road and down into the city. Over the years I have been able to get the pathway upgraded, flooding has been dealt with and extra lighting has been put in - but it remains technically just a footpath and there are signs prohibiting cycling.
Following a request from a local resident, County are now actively looking at ways to improve the route for cyclists. The main work needed is to increase the width of the path to provide separation of cyclists and pedestrians.
There are two main issues involved, the first is getting permission from the various landowners (and who they are does not seem very clear) and then putting the funding together for the work.
So it won’t happen overnight, but it will undoubtedly be a benefit for the area so I have given my backing to the project.
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