348 - Since we've looked at some of the positive aspects of the route 65 cycle path north-west of York, I thought I'd balance that with a look at maintenance needs.
The top left shot shows a section of the cycle path beside Hurns Gutter, where a combination of water flowing from fields to the left, and erosion by the stream, have washed away part of the trail. A temporary rubble infill has kept the route open.
The lower shot shows a section of the route beside the River Ouse, where once again there is water crossing the route from neighbouring fields, and erosion by the river.
The top left shot shows where cutting back of vegetation has taken place recently. Quite long parts of this route are lined by trees and bushes, so regular cutting back is needed to prevent the cycle track being obstructed.
Regular maintenance is obviously essential, and on the whole the tracks are kept in good condition and are being extended and improved.
Lots of rain, ice and snow whatever damaged these path will just have to be fixed. hope the town will after it. with Spring coming soon I guess these path will be busy.
Nature is surly the bane of all road/track builders, the maintenance costs easily exceed the initial construction cost over the life of the carriageway. Rain, ice, snow and vegetation growth keep road crews busy all year round.
Thank you all for your thoughts and encouragement, and for your concern over the state of this cycle route.
I must admit, I'm not sure who is responsible for maintenance, but if it's the local council this section of the route has two different councils, since Hurns Gutter forms a council boundary. I suspect the sections that are legal rights of way will be maintained by the council, but some sections may be the responsibility of Sustrans, the charity behind many of these routes, where they run over private land. Usually when there have been problems, they have been dealt with. I assume these sections will be repaired when the land has dried out more.
Your explanations are as usual helpful.
I must admit, I'm not sure who is responsible for maintenance, but if it's the local council this section of the route has two different councils, since Hurns Gutter forms a council boundary. I suspect the sections that are legal rights of way will be maintained by the council, but some sections may be the responsibility of Sustrans, the charity behind many of these routes, where they run over private land. Usually when there have been problems, they have been dealt with. I assume these sections will be repaired when the land has dried out more.
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