An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed a ‘ridiculous’ lack of parking restrictions in Lake — as major works take place, with what he says is the potential to cause ‘traffic chaos’ in the coming days.
Cllr Paul Brading has raised fears ahead of Monday’s school run and Saturday afternoon’s rugby match, saying it will mean chaos. He said,
“There is not a cone in sight. It is ridiculous.”
12-week project on railway bridge
Network Rail is currently carrying out a 12-week project on its railway bridge, across Lake Hill.
For the work to happen safely, Lake Hill has been one-way since Monday (13th February).
‘No waiting at any time’ parking restrictions
It was expected that ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restrictions would be introduced along parts of The Fairway, Station Approach and Perowne Way, to ensure safety on the diversion route.
The restrictions should have been in place from 7am on Monday, until 5pm on Friday 5th May, or when the work is completed.
However, they have not arrived.
Issue raised multiple times
Cllr Paul Brading said he has raised the issue and complained multiple times to Island Roads, over the past five days.
Speaking at Lake Parish Council meeting on Thursday, he said it was his biggest problem with the work, but had been told it was for Network Rail to put out the bollards and for Island Roads to monitor it.
Call to reopen Lake Hill
Cllr Brading called on the authorities to reopen Lake Hill, saying Network Rail had not complied with instructions and added it was also causing an issue for lorries and buses.
A Network Rail spokesperson said its traffic management contractor would be attending the site as soon as possible to investigate.
Island Roads aware of initial issues
Island Roads said it was aware of initial issues with the traffic arrangements and had raised it with Network Rail.
The highways authority said it would monitor the situation and take action where required, to ensure local disruption is minimised.
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