Bus companies, motorists and even a councillor have had their say over 'vital' roadworks taking place in Poole this week.
On the first day of the works at Mannings Heath roundabout in Poole yesterday, road users were stuck in traffic during the day - but especially during rush hour.
Bus companies Morebus and Yellow Buses both warned passengers about the delays caused by the works.
Read more: What you need to know as Mannings Heath roundabout to close for five days
The work has been described by BCP Council as “vital” and being done to “protect resident’s vehicles” and make the road safer.
BCP Council said that while there is “never a good time” to carry out works on such a “crucial hub”, they believed completing the works after the Easter holiday period and before the May bank holiday would minimise the impact.
Due to major roadworks at Mannings Heath Roundabout, there are delays of 30-45 for all routes 6 services between Wallisdown and Bearwood & Wimborne during the busiest times on the road. Wallisdown services are unaffected during this time.
— Yellow Buses (@YellowBuses) April 25, 2022
Displaced traffic from mannings heath has gridlocked Ringwood Road going into Poole.
— morebus (@Morebusco) April 25, 2022
The x6 is running approx 1 hour late due to this.
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Some residents have questioned the timing of the works and asked why they weren't completed during Easter holidays.
The works are scheduled to end on Saturday morning.
Absolutely laughable that the council decided to do these works when the schools returned to “minimise disruption”
— ☠️PirateCast☠️ (@PirateCast) April 25, 2022
Clearly no one involved in decision making has a child that they have to take to school in this location!
One week earlier or based on postpone to next half term
The council picked this week as they prioritised tourists at Easter over local taxpayers.
— Jimmy Riot (@runjimmyride) April 25, 2022
Councillor Mike Greene, portfolio holder for transport and sustainability, said: “The Mannings Heath roundabout services some of our busiest roads and deals with a large amount of traffic every day.
"We appreciate that there will be some disruption to people’s journeys, but the benefits felt five days later will really improve this essential route through Poole and into Bournemouth.”
BCP originally planned to close Dunyeats Rd Broadstone (westbound) at same time. thankfully when we challenged them that this was going to be chaos as part of diversion they moved the Broadstone works to evenings only! I thought @onenetworkHQ was supposed to prevent this
— Vikki Slade 🌈🔶💙 (@vikki4mdnp) April 25, 2022
Earlier in the day, Cllr Vikki Slade said in a tweet: "Chaos on Gravel Hill, Arrowsmith & Magna rds too - would suggest at least an extra 20 mins for rush hour journeys this week if you MUST use the car! Sadly I have to transport children in care from one side of poole to other side of bournemouth so no choice (too far to cycle!)."
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