Work will take place over the weekend to repair level crossing barriers that have been causing a traffic nightmare in Netherfield.
The barriers by Carlton Station, on Victoria Road, have become stuck in the down position several times this week during morning rush hour.
The stuck barriers have resulted in tailbacks through the town, with motorists being held up for over half an hour. Commuters say the constant delays are causing them to be late taking their children to school and getting to work.
Jemma Crow commutes each morning from Carlton. The 33-year-old said she had experienced problems with the crossings on a number of occasions over the past week.
“They need sorting,” she said.
“I missed my train today as I was on the wrong side of the tracks and had to watch it go past. The buses are also stuck in the traffic so there is no way you can get alternative transport. An Uber wouldn’t make it through either, so you’re just waiting for them to be opened.
“I am now having to stay late at work to make up the hours lost due to being late. It’s upsetting.
Mapperley resident Nick Goodwin described the barriers as ‘temperamental’
“It’s never been a problem before, just over the last few weeks,” he said.
“I work over on the industrial estate so cutting through Netherfield is quicker. It’s been a nightmare this week. I’ve been stuck in traffic for 25 minutes. Being late for work is stressful.”
Gedling Eye contacted Network Rail about the problem and they confirmed that work will take place on Saturday night to rectify the problem.
A spokesman said: “After inspecting the level crossing in Carlton, a thorough clean is needed to make sure it is in full working order and to stop these issues from happening.
“We will be clearing and cleaning the track underneath the road crossing overnight on Saturday. To allow this to happen, the road will be closed between 11pm on Saturday night and 8:30am on Sunday morning.
He added: “We’re sorry for the impact that this had on the community and we would like to thank everyone for bearing with us whilst we get this sorted.”
Pity there not down permanent save me running the gauntlet on the zebra crossings councilors say no problem with them matter of when