Angry motorists criticise early morning traffic chaos caused by MORE faulty traffic lights in Northampton village

This morning (Tuesday, December 17), Main Road in Duston saw more traffic chaos after a set of temporary traffic lights stopped working at around 7.30am.

Cadent only recently removed one set of lights after completing works on Main Road, but this week, another set has appeared slightly further up the road for new gas works.

According to traffic information website one.network, the gas works are expected to continue until Friday (December 20).

Motorists quickly took to social media to voice their frustration this morning.

One commenter said: “It's a joke. One wonders what the local authority is doing about coordinating works. Not long ago, they re-marked the roundabout at the church, and shortly after, it was dug up again.”

Another person said: “They’ve only just moved the lights from the roundabout – it’s an absolute joke.”

A third wrote: “What’s with the broken traffic lights in Duston?”

One motorist added: “It’s awful. Absolute carnage. Avoid if you can.”

Another said: “When will this madness end? Surely the company should make sure the lights are working properly?”

One more added: “The lights were put up overnight with no warning. They weren’t changing at 7am this morning, causing confusion, blockages, and tailbacks into Tollgate Way. It will probably get worse.”

A frustrated driver commented: “It was horrendous – took 30 minutes to get through!”

Both Cadent and West Northamptonshire Council have been contacted for comment.