COMMUTERS, businesses and residents affected by the closure of part of Rouge Bouillon will continue to face disruption, with St Helier’s Constable acknowledging the “frustration and inconvenience” caused.
Islanders are being advised to continue avoiding the area while investigations are carried out into the “stability of an adjacent building wall” which was damaged when a sink-hole, caused by a burst water main, appeared by the entrance to College Gardens on 18 December. A section of the road between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road has been closed for over a month.
St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft said: “I fully understand the frustration and inconvenience that the ongoing closure of Rouge Bouillon is causing for residents, businesses and commuters.
“This is a highly complex situation involving multiple parties, and ensuring the safety of everyone remains our priority.”
Mr Crowcroft said he hoped to provide a timetable for the works and reopening of the road in an update next week.
The Infrastructure and Environment Department said “detailed investigations” and repair work were being carried out.
“We understand that the closure has significant impacts on daily travel and local businesses,” the department said in an update, adding that roads would only reopen once the buildings were stabilised and risks of structural collapse had been mitigated.
The government has said that changing current traffic arrangements could pose safety risks, create confusion and cause congestion.
Mr Crowcroft said: “The Infrastructure Minister [Andy Jehan] and I wish to see the ring road reopened as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, I urge Islanders to continue using alternative routes where possible, and I thank everyone for their understanding during this challenging period.”
