tree down in lordship lane

[solar]

Hi everyone,

There is a large tree down in Lordship Lane by Highwood Close. It's completely blocked one side of the road.

Police are now directing traffic onto the opposite side of the road in alternate waves. It's likely to take some time to clear it and will cause hold ups later this morning when the traffic builds up. Please avoid!

[rch]

Is the road still blocked down there? The emergency tree team actually seems to be responding fairly quickly, the top of a chestnut snapped in Melbourne and blocked the road, but it was cleared by 9.30am.

[solar]

The highways people have been amazing. I've just driven past again and it's been reduced to 2 truckloads of logs.

The road is now fully open, just some minor sweeping up left to do.

[rch]

That's good to hear... it's reassuring to know that the council reacts well in an emergency even though the day to day operation is a bit vague. Your road would be more of a high priority, but they even sorted out Melbourne succinctly.

Residents are now collecting logs to use for firewood, so there may not be much to take away tomorrow...