‘Abuse’ towards Broadbridge Heath bypass workers prompts council action
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Incidents of threats and verbal abuse are taken ‘extremely seriously’ West Sussex County Council said.
A spokesman added: “Traffic management is used for everyone’s safety – both public and workforce.
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Hide Ad“Health and safety is of paramount importance and we take incidents of threats and verbal abuse extremely seriously.
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“If incidents occur, we will inform the police.
“There have been a few incidents of verbal abuse and we are actively exploring CCTV options in this area.”
The spokesman said that traffic management in the Broadbridge Heath Road/Shelley Road area has been changed to unmanned.
Previously a vehicle had been used to block the road.
He added: “Now the works have progressed, our contractors need access.”
An extra pedestrian barrier has also been installed.