We face a two-mile diversion just to get home over roadworks lasting six WEEKS – it’s carnage

FRUSTRATED locals have revealed how they're embroiled in aggressive standoffs with drivers forced to drive a two-mile diversion due to road works lasting six WEEKS.

The diversion is said to last more than a month and Nottinghamshire residents have branded the continuous roadworks "carnage" and a "danger to life".

closed a two-mile section of road in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, causing chaos as an absence of suitable traffic lights has led drivers to ignore the roadwork signs.

James Cliff, 25, who lives on Beulah Road, said: "It causes carnage, not just for this street but for the whole of the area.

"I've seen it where traffic has been backed up all the way to Derby Road, I've seen plenty of arguments taking place.

"I think even traffic lights would not make a difference, you'll still get traffic backing up. I think it would be best to leave it as it is and for people to get used to it."

Ian King, 70, who lives on Bourne Avenue, added: "It's a bit of a nuisance if you're trying to get to the supermarkets. A taxi there normally costs £2/£3, but now it's costing £6/£7.

"There are two no entry signs as you approach the roadworks, but I've seen people ignoring them and just carrying on straight through, they're not bothered. I've seen stand-offs with vehicles coming the other way."

But some residents are not bothered by the roadworks, Christina Gregory, 71, who lives on Derby Road, said: "If I'm in a hurry, I will do the rat run, everyone does it but only if you know the area."