Police remind drivers not to ignore temporary road signs
Drivers are being reminded not to flout temporary road signs, after a social media video was shared showing a car driving the wrong way on the Grange.
There are a number of roadworks taking place on major roads, causing frustration. But a Guernsey Police spokesman said this was not a reason to ignore signs.
The Grange incident occurred around 3.30pm on Friday and involved a red Kia Picanto.
‘The Grange is currently one way to allow for a safe working environment for those road workers,’ the spokesman said.
‘In addition to making the road one way, a number of cones have been used to cordon off a safe working zone and to allow safe passage for pedestrians.
‘Guernsey Police would like to take this opportunity to remind drivers to adhere to temporary road signs and that by contravening these signs they not only place other road users at risk, but also risk prosecution or a fixed penalty notice.’
The Grange is staying one-way westbound until the start of March for electricity work.
It is not the only area where there have been problems.
Route de St Andre was one-way westbound from Bailiffs Crossroads to the Talbot Valley junction over the weekend to allow Guernsey Electricity to conduct emergency work.
But vehicles were seen ignoring signs and pushing through the one-way, the wrong way. While those roadworks are now finished, travel around St Peter Port is currently challenging.
As well as the Grange being one-way westbound for electricity work until the start of March, Fort Road closed yesterday for water supply work. It is not due to reopen until 9 February.
However, there is a silver lining for drivers.
Geomarine and Sure had been due to carry out work on Glategny Esplanade, with traffic lights on the east coast route. But it was postponed until next month because of the ongoing work on Landes du Marche.
That emergency electricity work is due to be completed on Monday.
Anyone with information regarding the Grange incident can contact PC 28 Shields on 222222 or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
