ONE side of the A465 at Burley Gate was coned off recently. Workers were to be protected by advance warning signs, direction signs, cones, traffic lights and generators.

It was all well laid out, and perfect for purpose. Only one thing was missing. Workmen!

By 10am the next day it was obvious that nothing had been done and the site was deserted apart from all the assorted safety equipment.

Hundreds of vehicles had been slowing down, stopping, starting up and accelerating away for a full 24 hours for no reason.

I presume it was done so that the workmen, when they eventually arrive, could get straight on with their job without having to spend 30 minutes preparing the road!

MARTIN FIELD Burley Gate