Motorists were asked not to drive on a green after a burst water main shut off a junction.
Repairs are being carried out in Croxley Green and Affinity Water has shut the road at the junction of The Green and Parrots Close, meaning there is no access from one end of the road to the other.
Instead, drivers must use an alternative route – via Watford Road and Baldwins Lane is what is suggested.
Yesterday however, drivers had other ideas. They took it upon themselves to drive onto the grass, past the closure, before joining the road again on the other side.
It left tyre markings on the grass, and it didn’t go unnoticed by Croxley Green Parish Council.
These tyre marks were left on the green
The council pleaded for people to find a route which did not involve ‘driving over the green’.
There is no access through The Green whilst repair works are taking place. Please take notice of the road closure signs, find an alternate route and make sure it is one which doesn’t require driving on the village green ! pic.twitter.com/GtpWDx1OYX
— Croxley Parish Council (@CroxleyGreenPC) January 31, 2019
To stop it from continuing, police tape was put up blocking access onto the grass.
The parish council probably wishes the snow that fell overnight came a little bit sooner.
A very empty Green this morning. pic.twitter.com/PFksjYtPLE
— Croxley Green Ranger (@CroxleyRangers) February 1, 2019
Last night
Affinity Water has dug a very large hole in the road and the company says the work definitely won't be completed by the end of this weekend. It has apologised for any inconvenience.
Better news though is the temporary traffic lights on the A404 in Chorleywood have been removed and the repair work has been completed.
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