Roads news


Road transport strategy should focus on safety

A ROAD transport strategy should not penalise anyone, according to the chairman of pedestrian safety group Living Streets.


School bus gets in a bit of a tight spot

WHEN a regular bus met a van travelling in the opposite direction on Candie Road in St Andrews, neither was able to make it through the gap, resulting in backed-up traffic and queues.


Constable is concerned over damage to Hauteville kerb

ENVIRONMENT has rejected urgent calls from constables and parishioners to remove scaffolding from outside a St Peter Port building.


Fort Road repairs have created a ‘rat-run’, say residents

DRIVERS dodging road works have turned some St Peter Port lanes into a ‘rat-run’ nightmare.


Danger at the hospital as drivers dodge diversions

CLOSURE of the King’s Road/Mount Row crossroads caused long tailbacks for commuters yesterday morning – and problems at the PEH.


Operation Pothole swings into action at The Grange

A PHONE call about potholes in The Grange prompted a quick response from the Public Services Department yesterday.


Potholes have not become worse, says Public Services

POTHOLES in island roads are no worse now than in previous years, Public Services said yesterday.


Budget cuts have led to ‘dangerous’ roads

CUTTING the budget for road maintenance by £1m. over the last four years has led to dangerous, potholed roads, Deputy Tony Spruce has said.


Why is Gibauderie closed yet again? Town resident asks

UTILITY companies have been accused of failing to work together on road closures after JT announced it was to shut Gibauderie.


Rapidly growing hedges are causing a road safety hazard

A GRANDFATHER fears being hits by a passing car while pushing his granddaughter along Bailiff’s Cross Road in her buggy because of overhanging brambles and bushes.

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