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I’m on King’s Parade in Cambridge again for the fourth day running as councillors have again said they are due to close the new anti-terror barrier today. The road is very busy with cyclists at the moment. King’s Parade, Cambridge
The reason for delay starting the barrier’s operation was given as new signs and markings being required. I can’t see any new signs and markings today.
One vehicle parked within the area to be behind the barrier has a parking ticket
This wheelchair user was concerned about the restriction of space on the pavement at the King’s Parade anti-terror barrier in Cambridge
A @cambscc enforcement officer has just cycled through the anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade, which according to a council statement made late yesterday afternoon is due to be closed operationally for the first time at 0930 #live
We now have three @cambscc civil enforcement officers converging on the King’s Parade anti-terror barrier #live The barrier is due to be closed at 0930
Six council officers have appeared on King’s Parade in Cambridge, presumably to close the anti-terror barrier. #live
The anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade was briefly closed but it is now open again to let a post van out
The anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade has been closed operationally for the first time #live
Some drivers have had vehicles trapped behind the new anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade. Delivery drivers and taxis appear to be queuing to get through.#live
The @CambsCC officers appear to be leaving the King’s Parade anti-terror barrier. One car is trapped inside. #live
A cyclist takes to the pavement to pass the new anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade in Cambridge. @camcycle
First motorist to pass through Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade while it is closed
Delivery to Cambridge’s King’s Parade being made on foot following the closure of the new anti-terror barrier #live
Someone taking stuff into the area behind Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier has parked near the cycle gap. @camcycle
The one motor vehicle left trapped behind Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier has a blue badge and is in a disabled bay.
The ban on motor vehicles, enforced by the new anti-terror barrier, has meant there are no cars parked in-front of King’s College, Cambridge. A striking improvement to the setting of the buildings.
More deliveries and taxi drop-offs at the new anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade in Cambridge.
The new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade does not protect those gathering to look at the Corpus clock
This appears to be the popular new taxi drop-off point at Cambridge’s newly closed anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade. @camcycle @cambscc @camcitco @222Harrison Taxi dropping passengers off by the new anti-terror barrier in Cambridge. Cyclists moving to avoid the passenger leaving the taxi.
More deliveries on-foot through the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade
Another moped / motor bike passes through Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier
How did this van get inside the anti-terror barrier? Looks like it had the bollard lowered at the other end of the street for it but now can’t get out. Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier #live
More scenes from the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade
The van trapped behind Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier is still here the barrier is still here and it doesn’t sound as it it will be allowed through ... and @BBCCambs have just tapped the barrier to record how it sounds !!
Van denied exit through the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade now reversing down King’s Parade. Bollard to be lowered to let it out the other way.
Post being carried on foot past the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade. A number of trips back to the van have been required.
Looks like this vehicle (parked with a blue disabled badge since 9am) might have been abandoned for the day, trapped behind the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade.
Lots of mopeds using Cambridge’s King’s Parade despite the new anti-terror barrier
The cycle gap at the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade is really surprisingly busy with motorised traffic. @camcycle
Cyclists at the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade.
It appears the driver of the car trapped behind the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade is calling the number on the council sign.
The undertaker has stated this herse is not being allowed through the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade “at the moment”. A @CambsCC enforcement officer is on the phone seeking instructions. @Cambslive @BBCCambs
This issue was raised by those commenting on councillors plans for this barrier!
Undertaker with herse waiting at the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade.
A council officer has arrived to let the funeral party in and the trapped car out. Chaos at the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade.
Someone is being trained to operate the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade.
The new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade has now been open again for a few minutes. Delivery drivers and taxis are approaching and being stopped by council officers.
Lots of local civic officers gathering at Cambridge’s news anti-terror barrier
Does the council officer in the orange high-viz, have powers to stop moving motor vehicles? The officer appears to have been stopping delivery vans and taxis seeking to go through while the barrier was opened for a few minutes earlier. Taxi approaches the anti-terror barrier at King’s Parade in Cambridge
How do we do better? One council for Greater Cambridge, get rid of the Greater Cambridge Partnership and the Regional Mayor, empower local councillors. Support independent councillors who stand with clear proposals on how to improve the city who can then implement them.
Cllr @rodcantrill of @CambridgeLDs tries the cycle-gap at the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s Kings Parade. ‪Cllr @rodcantrill tries the cycle-gap at the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s Kings Parade. ‬
Another cyclist uses the pavement to pass the new anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade in Cambridge.
Another rider of a motor-scooter/bike passes through the gap intended for cycles in Cambridge’s new anti-terror barrier on King’s Parade. @camcycle
Vehicles turning after approaching the new anti-terror barrier on Cambridge’s King’s Parade come into conflict with cyclists. @camcycle White van, King’s Parade CambridgeWhite van reversing with cyclists behind
@camcycle Some of the conflict between cyclists today at the new anti-terror barrier on King's Parade in Cambridge. @camcycle
@camcycle Cyclist gestures towards Cambridge's new anti-terror barrier on King's Parade. @camcycle @Cambslive
@camcycle @Cambslive While I think this Twitter thread is the key, live, output of the morning’s observation I’ve also published a video
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