There will be no more roadworks in Oakmount Road, at least for the time being.
The contractors got as far as the barrier shown in the top photo, which is just beyond Bodycoats Road opposite Seymour Close and then called it a day citing too many complaints. They stopped work at 4.30 this afternoon. However, they did also say that the forecast was rain for the rest of the week.
Although the Highways Agency man I was speaking to this morning said that the road would be open on one side to enable residents access, it is clear from the lower photo that this was not the case. In fact, the contractors were complaining when residents removed the cones in order to get through and threatened that they would be reported to the police. The two lorries were placed side by side to prevent vehicles from passing.
At this stage it is not clear just who is responsible for making such a mess of these roadworks, but Councillor Davidovitz is looking into it. What is certain, however, is that residents were not notified as to what was to be closed and when. Notices should have been placed clearly on lampposts so everyone affected would have been able to take appropriate action.
Half-term was chosen to minimise disruption but, if the work is to continue, it will not now be possible until Easter.
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