Cadent Gas is working on Kitchen Lane junction with Philips Avenue. An eagle eyed local resident and user of Kitchen Lane, spotted a whole range of issues that he felt was suspect, and was dangerous to users .
I asked City of Wolverhampton Highways Inspectors to make a visit and look at the safety requirements. They did that, and today I received their report.
“Apologies for the delay in response to your email regarding the Cadent works on Kitchen Lane and junction of Phillips Avenue and Leveson Road.
Yesterday I attended site and found several signings, lighting, and guarding issues such as lack of footway closed signs, insufficient walkways provided being the only footway was closed in parts. Welfare unit placed on the visibility splay on St Philips Avenue. Give and take at junctions which this TM is unsuitable, and lights should have been used.
I spoke with the Cadent supervisor for these works yesterday afternoon who assured me that these issues had been rectified on site, other than the welfare unit as they needed more time to arrange for collection and to re-site this on the verge on Kitchen Lane.
I shall be taking another look at site today to ensure it is safe and suitable for pedestrians and road users.”
I want to thank Alan, for his comments, and thank him for his resolute attention. Also a Big Thank You to the City Councils Highway Inspector for his action.
