Busy Meerhoven intersection more chaotic than ever due to closure of cycle path
The closure of a busy cycle path in the Grasrijk district in Meerhoven creates dangerous situations at an intersection near Grasvogel and Grassavanne. Cyclists are diverted across the road and this creates dangerous situations with a primary school on the other side.
Large yellow signposts, hurried motorists who drive past cycling children, cyclists on speed pedelecs who speed past and buses who pass by. It is very busy during the day in Grasrijk. Due to the construction of a new water pipeline by Brabant Water, the cycle path at the Grassavanne has been closed for months. Cyclists must therefore use the main road that runs parallel to the cycle path. It is a matter of trial and error in a place where many local residents were already concerned and road safety is a topic of discussion among local residents.
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