Lucknow’s cycle tracks go off track amid disrepair, encroachments

Hindustan Times survey found damaged and obstructed cycle tracks in Gomti Nagar and Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow.

Near Dr B.R. Ambedkar Park towards Vipul Khand, broken surfaces and overgrown trees forced cyclists to dismount.

In Vishal Khand to Manoj Pandey crossing, parked cars and two-wheelers turned the cycling lane into informal parking.

On Manoj Pandey crossing to Patrakarpuram, roadside vendors occupied track sections, forcing cyclists into traffic.

Lucknow municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar said the LMC would survey and repair damaged stretches; LDA proposed transferring tracks to LMC.