Birmingham City Council also forked out £16million moving a National Express bus depot just 300 metres in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Residents say the £9.85 million route only brought commuter chaos in an already over-congested city and cyclists continue to ride along the pavement or road. Photographs taken yesterday (Wed) shows bumper-to-bumper cars with the lane sitting empty and one cyclist even ignoring it to ride down the main road instead. It means parts of the road have been left with just one lane for cars - while in other sections the cycle lane slices into the pavement. Road users say the lane, between the city centre and Perry Barr, causes complete gridlock at rush hour and forces the bus lane farther into the road. They include a 2.5 mile "cycle highway" along the A34 - one of the busiest commuter routes into the city - which has been barely used by cyclists since opening four years ago. Locals have since highlighted a number of examples of shocking wastes of money which has contributed to town hall bosses finding themselves in the perilous position. The council, which is Europe’s largest local authority, confirmed all but essential new spending must stop immediately. On Tuesday (5/9) the Labour-run council issued a section 114 notice, meaning it cannot meet its financial liabilities amid an outstanding £760m of equal pay claims. Residents also pointed out the council also spent £16 million moving a bus depot 300 metres for the Commonwealth Games and it was 'no surprise' it had gone bankrupt. The multi-million pound cycle lane was opened in 2019 but motorists say has been barely used and is a prime example of the authority's financial incompetence.
Angry Brummies have blasted their bankrupt council for wasting £10 million on 'cycle highway' which causes traffic chaos and is wider than a BUS LANE.
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