Redrow Construction lorries spreading mud hazard, neighbours complain
Neighbours have accused construction lorries used in the conversion of a former Bristol hospital of creating a safety hazard on nearby roads. They say the trucks are spreading slippery thick mud over a crossing near Frenchay Hospital, which Redrow is turning into 500 new homes. Redrow said it's increased "road and vehicle cleaning to ensure the crossing remains in use".

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Residents living near the former Frenchay Hospital say nearby roads have been left in a dangerous state by construction lorries driving out of the site.

The B4058 Bristol Road was left thick with sticky red mud outside the entrance to the site, which is being developed into 500 new homes.

Resident Tony Williams called on South Gloucestershire Council to make developers Redrow Homes clean up the roads, and stop making the situation worse.

He said he feared there would be an accident soon, given the slippery state of the road – especially as the weather gets colder.

Mr Williams said all the roads around Frenchay were thick with the red mud, going from the entrance to the site and up to the north where the B4058 meets the A4174 Avon Ring Road.

Redrow began work at the start of this year on the huge redevelopment of the site, which will provide 500 new homes in that corner of north Bristol.

A spokesperson for the developer said they had acted after seeing the state of the road.

"Redrow strives to keep its sites and their surrounding areas as clear and orderly as possible for the safety and convenience of local communities," she said.

"We are aware that the movement of our vehicles can sometimes cause discolouration of roads due to the type of debris being transported off site.

"As such we have a strict policy of vehicle wheel washing and road brushing to ensure as little staining occurs as possible.

"Unfortunately, due to the marl ground conditions at this site some discolouration has occurred. In response we have increased both the road and vehicle cleaning to ensure the crossing remains in use.

"In addition, we have applied to the council to bring forward the repainting of the crossing lines so that they are more prominent," she added.

"This exit is only used by vehicles when there is an increased load to remove that would be too disruptive for us to send through the main exit. We are investigating other solutions to help keep this exit clear when it is in use.

"We are committed to building quality, and much-needed, new homes in Frenchay and will continue to listen to and engage with local residents in the area at each stage of the development," she added.