AQW 52241/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any alternative arrangements that are put in place for cyclists, when construction work interferes with a pre-existing cycle lane.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 17 September 2026

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Tabled
17 September 2026
Answer due by
2 October 2026
Answered
7 October 202620 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department follows the guidance contained in Safety at Street Works and Road Works: A Code of Practice that requires suitable provision to be made where construction works affect an existing cycle lane or cycle track.

The appropriate temporary traffic management arrangements will depend on the site-specific circumstances and nature of the works and may include use of another part of the carriageway, providing a temporary cycle track, use of an alternative route, or directing cyclists to dismount and use the footway where appropriate.

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