Taxes and construction season are two things that can’t be avoided — and Toronto cyclists know the trials and tribulations to be endured during the latter.

Road work on Sherbourne St., just south of the Esplanade is one sign of the times that has sparked complaints from a cyclist at the Toronto Star. The problem is the signs for both north and southbound traffic are wrong and indicate the bike lane is closed. It sends the wrong message to drivers who assume bikes are prohibited from using the road.

That doesn’t leave any wiggle room for cyclists, one frustrated cyclist said. As a result, some cyclists swerve onto the curb while others wind up on the road, which leads to plenty of abuse from riled drivers.

What’s even more grating is that it’s on Sherbourne, she said, where bike lanes are part of the road.

The cyclist has written to the city complaining about the situation saying she nearly got hit by a vehicle whose driver was having a road rage moment. Others have also railed at her about being on the road.

STATUS: We’ve left a message with Daniel Egan with the city’s transportation services cycling and infrastructure program to find out if the sign needs to be changed so there’s not confusion that cyclists can share the road with drivers. We’ll let you know what he says.