Cyclists are furious after a council blunder led to a cycle lane being blocked by a metal barrier.

The railing, on Chester Road in Birmingham, is next to a pedestrian crossing, but there are no alternative routes for cyclists.

One rider, Michael Scott, claims the barrier could cause a serious crash - although it is visible for 20 feet.

One cyclist, 32-year-old Michael Scott, is worried the barrier could cause a serious crash

Mr Scott is angry at Birmingham City Council for installing the barrier 20 feet away from a blind corner

The 32-year-old called the lane 'very dangerous' and called for the council to take action.

He said: 'You come off a busy roundabout and it's pretty much a blind corner and then the cycle lane just stops about 20 feet up.

'It's very dangerous, and it looks like it's only recently been placed there.'

Mr Scott said that the barrier left cyclists with no choice but to ride on the pavement or go onto the 40mph road.

He added: 'The only reason I can think of for having it there is to stop cars crashing into pedestrians.

The railing, on Chester Road in Birmingham, is next to a pedestrian crossing, but there are no alternative routes for cyclists

Mr Scott said: 'The only reason I can think of for having it there is to stop cars crashing into pedestrians'

'But even then you could have done that by putting the barrier along the pavement.'

Mr Scott said that it was risky for cyclists to divert off the cycle path.

'You could possibly hit a person on the pavement or you have to go onto the road, which is very busy.

'It could easily cause a bad crash.'

Birmingham City Council have been contacted for a comment.