Cyclists are forced to take evasive action after new London bike lane was built around BT advertising board

By MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:20, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 15:28, 1 June 2026 Cyclists are being forced to take evasive action after a new bike lane was built around a BT advertising board. Bikers have been spotted weaving around the 'street hub' display on Marsh Road in Pinner, northwest London. The board sits in the middle of the newly-surfaced two-and-a-half metre wide path.  Harrow Council appears to have suggested the path is currently not in use, but pictures show cyclists swerving around the board. White arrows have also been marked on the lane directing cyclists around the board, with some taking to the pavement to get past the obstruction. BT said the board had been in place since 2022 and that plans are underway to get it removed. But campaigners have called for it to be 'sorted out ASAP'. Simon Munk, from the London Cycling Campaign, said: 'It's great news that Harrow's getting a safe cycle track, enabling far more residents to cycle. 'Obviously BT needs to sort out its ad board placement ASAP, but this kind of mess-up does happen often across London and is just part of the process of delivering changes to our streets to help people walk and cycle more.' Cyclists are being forced to take evasive action after a new bike lane was built around a BT advertising board White arrows on the ground appear to direct bikers around the 'street hub' display on Marsh Road in Pinner, northwest London The cycle lane, which is currently being built, was originally planned in 2023 and connects Harrow-on-the-Hill station in the west to Pinner Station in the east. The 75-inch BT displays, which are officially classed as phone boxes, are nearly three metres tall and include Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and even phones on the side allowing free calls. A BT spokesperson said: 'We installed the Street Hub on Marsh Road, Pinner in December 2022. 'A contractor on behalf of Harrow Council has started work to create a cycle path along Marsh Road and this has been done around our existing street hub. 'We were not made aware prior to the works commencing or the timeframe for the works. In March 2026 we received a request to relocate our Street Hub.' A Harrow Council spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that the digital screen was installed before construction of the Pinner to Harrow Cycleway began. 'We have applied for it to be relocated and are working to ensure it is moved as soon as possible. 'Once the cycleway works are complete and the screen has been removed, cyclists will be able to use the new cycle lane.' Global has been approached for comment. TfL declined a request for comment. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.