HOON motorcycle riders have been blocked from speeding through a Hume Freeway underpass in Lavington.
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Barriers have recently been installed at the eastern end of the underpass which links Union Road to the Albury-Thurgoona cycling path.
But the creation of barriers and the absence, initially, of any warning signs has upset members of the cycling fraternity with reports of injuries to some riders unaware of the changed conditions.
Albury Council has since erected signage at all entrances to the underpass.
Albury-Wodonga Cycling Club life member Steve Kilpatrick said the barriers were impossible to navigate for some cyclists including those towing children trailers.
"The members of the cycling community I've spoken to or dealt with are dumbfounded that this has happened," he said.
"There was no warning or communication with cyclists that this was happening at all.
"Not to mention the safety aspect or the inconvenience that has been created.
"The 'kiddy carriers’ are becoming very popular, but they can't get through there since the barriers were put up.
"They have to find an alternate route or undo the 'kiddy carrier' and re-connect to their bike after getting through."
The issue was highlighted on social media and Mr Kilpatrick said the response was huge.
"They are dumbfounded this has happened," he said.
"The council take is it's a low speed area and therefore they don't need to consult with anyone."
Mr Kilpatrick said areas of the underpass had poor visibility, but was aware of issues relating to motorcyclists and the potential conflict with cyclists and pedestrians.
He declined to comment on his personal experience in the underpass since the installation of barriers.
Albury mayor Kevin Mack said the railing was installed in response to concerns from residents and users of the underpass regrading access by speeding motorcycles.
“The barriers were installed a fortnight ago with an assessment undertaken at the time on the visibility of the installations," he said.
"(The assessment) considered that the barriers were sufficiently visible and therefore advanced warning signage of the change to conditions would not be required.
"However following concerns by members of the cycling community, advance warning signage has now been placed at all entrances to the underpass."
Cr Mack, a keen cyclist, said staff would continue to monitor the situation to ensure the appropriateness of the installation.
Police are aware of hoon motorcyclists using the underpass.
