The new segregated contra flow cycle lane in Dublin's south inner city has been the scene of a car crash even before the stretch has been officially opened.
Dublin City Council has been completing the lane, ensuring it is segregated from vehicles, ahead of its opening.
However, last night one driver mounted the kerb that marks the start of the segregation just after turning right from Quay St onto Lombard St.
He then hit the sign erected to inform motorists and cyclists that the lane where the crash occurred is for cyclists riding against traffic.
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The contra flow lane, on a one-way street, covers the stretch from the corner Lombard St and Pearse St all the way down Lombard St to Quay St.
A cycle lane up Lombard St, in the same direction as traffic, has been installed on one side of the street.
The contra flow lane allowing cyclists ride safely against the traffic, segregated from it, is on the other side of the street.
Let’s
hope things go a bit more safely when it is officially opened.
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