“McAllister” Crossing Reopened
For all the cyclists accustomed to using the “shortcut” across the CP Rail tracks from Exhibition Park (South of Mountain Minerals), you likely became aware that the opening in the fence has been closed and locked for some time now.
BikeBridge has just been advised that the gate has now been reopened by Mountain Minerals to allow cyclists to cross (you must lift the chain).
Please note that Mr. Bob Bennett, General Manager of HCA Mountain Minerals (Lethbridge) Limited, cautions that anyone crossing the rail line must do so at their own risk. Stop, Look & Listen.
BikeBridge would like to thank Tim McAllister and Greg Travis for all the effort and work they have gone through contacting not only Mountain Minerals, but also the Lethbridge Exhibition Park (who have also indicated they are okay with using the shortcut).
This shortcut crossing has long been a good link for cyclists to travel to and from east Lethbridge and points further east without having to travel the Crowsnest Trail or 43rd Street. BikeBridge would like to see this crossing further “legitimized” and improved by making it part of a complete West to East Bicycle Transportation Backbone route that would allow cyclists to travel to and from 5th Street South (connection to downtown and West Lethbridge), along the length of 7 Avenue South, North Parkside Drive and through to the “Old Coaldale Road” area and points east. Check back soon for more news and ideas on approaching the City to make this the first quality full bicycle favoured route in Lethbridge.
