Roadworks on a major route into Kirkby-in-Ashfield have been slammed by some residents and Ashfield District Council. One resident described the roadworks as "carnage", and with an Ashfield Independent councillor said they pose a "danger to life".
Essential electricity works by Western Power have shut part of B6021 Kingsway by Kingsway Primary School, with the road shut heading into Kirkby-in-Ashfield, but vehicles can still get through the other way. The diversion in place is about two miles or so, and goes down Balls Lane, up A611 Derby Road turning left onto B6020 Diamond Avenue.
According to Ashfield District Council, residents on nearby roads have complained about an increase in people using other routes as rat runs. Ashfield Independents would like to see a two-way traffic light system in place as work is set to continue for around six weeks. Some residents blasted the roadworks and the amount there are in the area.
