Village residents are growing frustrated with another set of roadworks but say "it will all be worth it in the end". The new Welcome Break service station on the A1 near Newark will be opening in the upcoming weeks and after months of roadworks and disruption, Fernwood residents are looking forward to the development being complete.
Many residents have become annoyed with the latest set of roadworks on the B6326 which is the only access road from their homes to Balderton and Newark. The new service station will officially open on Wednesday, March 1, and will have a Starbucks, Burger King and Greggs in addition to a fuel station.
Speaking of the roadworks, nurse, Beth Fields, 42, said: "I think it's just an ongoing issue and it seems to be taking forever as there is always something happening." When asked if she thought the service station would be worth the disruption, Beth explained: "Yes but I preferred how it was before and its dangerous with the school so close.
