Neighbours' confused as construction of 'pointless' bus stops suddenly stops |
People in homes opposite two 75.5 feet bus stops, which suddenly appeared in Fiddlewood Road near Catton Park more than a month ago, say builders have left the work unfinished.
Norfolk County Council, which is behind the £18,000 scheme, did not give neighbours warning prior to contractors digging up the pavement in February.
The yellow boxes are roughly 23 metres long (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)
Michelle Wilson, who can no longer park her car outside her home, said: "I have heard nothing from Norfolk County Council and the bus stops still haven't been finished.
"They also planned to create a new drop-down curb right outside my house for a crossing.
The drop down curb will be installed directly outside Ms Wilson's home (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)
"Work hasn't started on that.
"It was pointless installing the bus stops in the first place, there were already three in the street for the 21A bus that were barely used.
"If they plan on finishing them, a compromise needs to be made.
"The road is far too narrow.
"If the crossing was moved 164ft up the road, it would be better as the road is much wider."
Michelle Wilson (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)
Ms Wilson added that she has seen some bus drivers on the 21A route using the stop but others drive straight past it.
"The bus drivers don't have a clue," she said.
A neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: "I believe the decision has been poorly considered.
"I have no idea when they plan to finish the bus stops."
A Norfolk County Council spokesman said: “These stops are being created following requests from residents in the area to the local county councillor, to improve access to bus services.
"Work to install the bus stops have progressed significantly and we are currently awaiting a final date for completion from our contractor.”