Popular walking and cycling route in Waterford in ‘dangerous state of disrepair’
Cllr Donal Barry has raised the issues that exist on the Waterford-Tramore cycleway
A popular walking and cycling route in County Waterford is in a “dangerous state of disrepair”, a local councillor has said.
Independent councillor Donal Barry has raised the issues that exist on the Waterford-Tramore cycleway.
Speaking to Waterford Live, Cllr Barry outlined the popularity of the walking and cycling route.
He stated: “The popular walkway and cycleway is widely used by local walkers as part of their daily exercise, while also serving as an important route for cyclists.
Cllr Barry said he has been in contact with the relevant council engineer, who confirmed that repair works, originally expected earlier, have now been delayed until August.
He also raised concerns about the overgrowth of thorn bushes and other vegetation encroaching onto the cycle lane along the Tramore Road.
Cllr Barry said the overgrowth is “creating a significant safety hazard for cyclists, many of whom use the route every day”.
He added that several cyclists have told him they are being forced to veer onto the road to avoid the thorn bushes.
Cllr Barry concluded by calling on the council to carry out a complete cutback of the overgrowth along the Tramore Road cycle path as soon as possible.