Cycle lane 'closure' Edinburgh

[Gasman]

The gate across the footpath/cycleway from Duddingston Rd West toward the Jewel has been closed with a dirty great nut and bolt. It's not stopping many as there's still a kissing gate at one side and a bike barrier at the other although it caused me hassle as I was towing the shopping trailer!

Anyone know what gives?

 

[HLaB]

IIRC its hard to access but are the CC getting a problem with motorbikes or cars and are trying to stop that.

 

[Gasman]

Update:- e-mailed Sustrans and City Council. Path was open again yesterday. Got a reply this morning saying that the closure was illegal.