A width restriction on Woodmere Avenue in Watford, Hertfordshire has been in place for years to stop lorry drivers using the street as a shortcut. According to reports, drivers repeatedly strike roadside bollards designed to prevent larger vehicles from entering the restricted section. The incidents involve cars colliding with the bollards that are positioned along the road, and a homeowner has called for the road to be widened or otherwise adjusted.
The restriction is intended to deter heavy vehicles and reduce through-traffic. However, the reported collisions suggest that the current layout—specifically the bollards and the constrained road width—still leads to accidents involving vehicles that attempt to travel along the route. The homeowner’s complaint centers on the need for changes to improve safety and prevent further impacts.
Overall, the reports describe an established traffic-control measure on Woodmere Avenue and ongoing concerns about its effectiveness in preventing road incidents, with calls for widening or modification to reduce collisions.
