Conservative controlled Herts Highways resurfacing work in Castle Road, St Albans has descended into chaotic mismanagement.

Ashley Ward Lib Dem Councillor, Anthony Rowlands said:

‘A few days ago Herts Highways discovered they had fouled up the road closure order.

‘They had already booked in the contractors. So, they issued an emergency road closure order and
pressed on with the scheduled work which started on Wednesday.

‘Did they inform residents in time to make preparations, as we always ask them to? No

‘Did they warn Councillors in advance? No

‘I have already spoken to a number of residents who have been seriously inconvenienced. Cars have had to be lifted and moved, and at what additional cost?
To add to this saga of incompetence, the contractors then damaged a water main on Wednesday afternoon causing flooding and loss of water supply.

‘We have been campaigning for a long time for this overdue resurfacing work. It’s lamentable that Herts Highways cannot manage a straightforward project like this efficiently.’