New York City's bike lane construction on the West Side has faced extensive delays, frustrating cyclists who contend with dangerous detours. A $1.5 million project aimed at reconstructing the Cherry Walk Greenway is behind schedule, with closures overlapping between key sections, leaving many cyclists to navigate hazardous roadways. Despite the city claiming progress, local residents accuse it of inadequate communication and slow execution. As projects lag, some riders have chosen to ignore construction barriers altogether, further highlighting the discontent among the biking community over the prolonged timelines and obstacles.
They are taking their sweet time with this construction," said Danny Diaz, 37, a car rental worker who bikes along the Hudson River Greenway from work in Brooklyn.
Iâve been living in New York for a while, so you expect they donât complete things when they say they will, but this is kind of 'come on man.'
Both are part of the wider Hudson River Greenway that provides pedestrians and cyclists a picturesque, car-free journey along Manhattanâs West Side.
Some adventurous cyclists took to ignoring the construction barriers.
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