We have problems with some new cycleways.

Carparking has been wiped for too many businesses on Cameron Rd, and it is crippling them.

For those lucky enough to have carparking access to their businesses, exiting is a problem as the cyclists ride as fast as they like, without any thought of other users, exiting.

Just as bad is the cycleway over the Wairoa bridge. It is being constructed on State highway 2 by Waka Kotahi new Transport Agency. Instead of going straight up SH2 on the left-hand side from the Wairoa Bridge and straight down Carmichael Rd – it makes cyclists have to cross the bridge and then go back under the same bridge to come up the opposite side of the highway. Crazy!

Madder still, lights are being constructed around the bend on SH2 so cyclists can cross the already-congested SH2 and then cycle down Carmichael Rd. Where was the common sense that allowed the planning for this to happen? And the massive cost, which will achieve nothing but frustration to drivers by increasing congestion. This will do nothing to help the reputation of NZTA. Please leave the operation of those lights until the new SH2 highway is opened.

Margaret Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.