CCTV installed to protect road scheme workers from abuse

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:14 · Archive

CCTV cameras are being installed to protect workers abused by frustrated motorists during a road improvement project in Dovercourt, Essex.

Workers on a £2.39m road improvement scheme in Dovercourt have been abused by frustrated motorists and online whilst completing the project. Essex Highways has announced it will install CCTV cameras on site in response to the incidents and said it would take 'the strongest possible action' if the situation continues.

The Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme aims to improve the Kingsway corridor between the railway station, town centre and seafront. A one-way traffic system has been in place since June whilst contractors repave the road. Work on the eastern side was completed in September, and contractors are now focused on the other flank, which is fenced off. The scheme is expected to be complete in winter and will include new benches and trees.

Essex Highways said the abuse of workers was 'completely unacceptable' and that those doing the work 'should not have to endure abuse when simply doing their jobs'. The authority acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the traffic measures but said 'it is impossible to avoid causing any disruption' during large development projects. The wider regeneration project is valued at £9m.

How it is being reported

• Workers 'abused' over 'inconvenient' Dovercourt roadworks in 'unacceptable' incidentsEssex Highways says the abuse "will not be tolerated"EssexLive · 8 Oct, 17:00
• CCTV to combat abuse of workers at road schemeEssex Highways says it is "unacceptable" drivers' frustrations are boiling over.BBC Essex · 8 Oct, 06:16

In this story: Essex Highways · Dovercourt · Kingsway · Essex County Council

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