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Utility Pole Mistakenly Left In Middle Of Somerville Bike Lane

BOSTON (CBS) – Bicyclists in Somerville are dealing with a dangerous obstacle - a utility pole right in the middle of a new bike lane on Beacon Street.

City councilor J.T. Scott told the Boston Globe the pole was supposed to be moved about two feet to the right last year.

Instead, a bright green bike lane was painted right around it.

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A utility pole in the middle of a Somerville bike lane. (WBZ-TV)

MassDOT says it is looking into the situation.

For now, caution tape was put around the pole to warn oncoming cyclists.

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