Anger as 'roadworks lead to absolute gridlock' in Woolwich and Plumstead
From today (August 11) to September 5, lanes of the A206 southbound are closed with temporary traffic lights on Pettman Crescent.
Greenwich council warned, 'there will be delays', but it has been called 'a complete and utter disaster'.
One person said: 'What a complete and utter disaster - absolute gridlock.
'How did no one see this coming and get diversions in place? How long are those of us who rely on the buses in Woolwich going to have to put up with this?'
Another described it as 'Busmageddon' due to the number of buses they saw stuck in traffic queues.
Another posted a video of "standstill" traffic in Woolwich they said were 'due to the road works… at Pettman Crescent'.
Some say they had missed appointments due to delays they describe as stretching to an hour and a half.
One said on a local social media page: 'Absolute chaos. Nothing is moving, heard one bus driver on another route state he was hour and a half late!'
Another said: 'It is not just delays. The traffic is dead. Not moving a single bit.'
Works are underway to replace bridge parapets on the A206 Pettman Crescent in West Thamesmead, Plumstead and Glyndon.
During the works period, lanes are closed on the A206 southbound at the junction of Western Way and Pettman Crescent.
There are also temporary traffic lights on Pettman Crescent to manage diversions for Plumstead High Street and Woolwich.
Pettman Crescent will be completely closed at the junction with Plumstead High Street between 28 and 31 August, with diversions in place.
The council says works will affect 12 bus routes: the N53, 96, 99, 177, 180, 422, 469, N1, 122, 244, 301 and 380.
The works have been scheduled by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to happen during the school summer holidays.
Full details of the works can be found on the council's website.
It adds that reports about the traffic management can be made to Metro Traffic Services by calling 01303 265700.
The council has been contacted for comment.
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