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Labour mayor Chris Cooke and Conservative mayor Ben Houcham celebrate removal of Middlesbrough cycle lane, Linthorpe Road

End of a “sorry chapter”: Britain’s most controversial cycle lane finally confirmed for removal in project worth over £2 million

After “drawn-out delays” and a bitter political spat between two rival Labour and Conservative mayors, the Middlesbrough cycle lane is due to be scrapped in August

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 14:38
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Labour mayor Chris Cooke and Conservative mayor Ben Houcham celebrate removal of Middlesbrough cycle lane, Linthorpe Road (Tees Valley Combined Authority)

“It’s a bad example still lingering around”: Plans to scrap “unpopular” cycle lane unanimously approved by council, as mayor aims to bring “credibility” to active travel initiatives

The removal plans for one of the most controversial cycle lanes in the UK has seen “drawn-out delays” and caused political spats between rival Labour and Conservative mayors

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 13:12
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Linthorpe Road cycle lane (Middlesbrough Council)

Political spat between Conservative and Labour mayors finally comes to an end as both reach agreement to remove “unpopular” cycle lane that “simply hasn’t worked”

The four-week long consultation period to remove the £1.7 million bike lane in Middlesbrough is set to begin this week seeking views on plans to reinstate the road’s previous layout

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 18:15
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Middlesbrough outdoor velodrome aerial plan (source British Cycling)

Updated: Middlesbrough’s £1m outdoor velodrome secure as Sports England withdraws objection

Objection had been raised on grounds it would replace sports pitches, but they haven't been used for 2 years

Mon, Oct 20, 2014 20:39
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