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doesn't include a simple cycle lane
It seems to be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'--the bridge can be subject to very high winds and I understand that wind protection for cyclists could cause high wind load from the side. A structural engineer once told me this about a possible Thames Gateway Bridge, and I've always assumed it applies generally to very high bridges, but happy to stand corrected if not. Obviously, another reason why it wasn't done (and perhaps also the decisive factor in deciding against making the bridge more proof to high winds) was cost, e.g. on-ramps and off-ramps and width.
Oliver Schick
@giofox
Dartford Crossing as of 12/06/20.
Decent experience, real shame that such a massive infrastructure doesn't include a simple cycle lane.
Just me going South, loaded the bike at the back of the van and sat in the back row, further from the driver.
Face masks to become mandatory from 15/06.
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