An Accessible Solution to a Construction Site

I often see construction sites blocking sidewalks without signage, warning or an alternate route.  Or, there might magically appear a gravel path that once was pathed.  I think, "why can't construction sites be accessible too, especially for the pedestrians that are passing through?" 

Ok, so you might argue that construction sites are temporary, but I would say, what an imposition on someone who arrives at the site who is ambulatory but pays high attention to the route they are taking to make sure they conserve their energy, not because they are lazy, but because they have a physical limitation.  Or, someone has a visual impairment, this is the route they learned and they do not know the alternate routes to get around.  Or someone is using a wheelchair, finding a curb ramp to cross the street might lead them blocks out of their way, with much extra exerted energy.

I know many solutions would not be perfect, but trying is better than leaving people stranded. 

These photos show sidewalk construction in Luxembourg that offers the effort of an accessible route.  It offers a tactile blockade for the path that is graveled (which is a perfect warning for someone who is blind or visually impaired and travelling) and an opening to a wooden, railed path that is accessible for people in wheelchairs and for those who are ambulatory.  However, I am slightly concerned about the trashcan that is blocking part of the sidewalk, I think the overall effort is there.



Image shows orange street blocks on the right and
on the left a railed wooden walking path over a gravel pathway.

In this image, from the right to the left homes sit on the right of the sidewalk,
the wooden, railed walking path is next, then orange blockages
(as the sidewalk in general is wider than the paths),
next is the planted area, and the street to the left of that.

Overall, I would love to hear what you think...