Eastern Road Shut Northbound After Dangerous Road Sign Caught in Wind
Eastern Road is closed northbound from the junction with Anchorage Park this lunchtime. A massive 4-metre black and white road sign was flapping dangerously in the wind, forcing officials to shut the busy route.
Lorry Likely Behind the Damage
Reports suggest the towering sign was hit – or at least knocked – by a passing lorry. Portsmouth City Council contractors, COLAS, are on site with Highways teams working urgently to make the sign safe.
Safety Comes First
“Safety is paramount,” said a COLAS spokesman. “We have several options. Our priority is to secure the sign and make it safe before possibly removing it later.”
Worst case? The sign might have to be taken down altogether, meaning the closure could last several hours. Drivers are advised to expect delays on this crucial route.
Traffic Chaos Continues After Yesterday’s Smash
This closure piles more misery on a road still reeling from yesterday’s three-vehicle collision that caused gridlock across Portsmouth. The Eastern Road was shut for over four hours then, snarling traffic and frustrating commuters.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
