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Letters: Not impressed with Williams roadworks

A Richmond News reader is none too pleased with the city's roadworks on Williams Road
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A Richmond News reader is none too pleased with the city's roadworks on Williams Road

Dear Editor,

A lot of people I know have noticed the roadworks on Williams Road between No. 3 Road and Gilbert Road.

I understand with cold weather ahead, our public road works should be gearing up for what is upcoming.

With safety first in mind, never mind the wear and tear to vehicles that pass through everyday, I hope that our officials drive along there a few times, especially on peak hours and observe how dangerous this road can be.

Driving westbound, it’s hard not to notice most vehicles are avoiding due to the poor patching job whether by city crews or nearby developer’s crews.

With few cars speeding and driving along the designated bike lanes, it makes you cringe that one day, God forbid, no cyclist or scooters will be harmed.

This stretch of road has been like this for a while and we, as a community, feel they are doing work that doesn’t need to be done.

One of the most interesting questions on social media right now is “who’s accountable for this?”

Where was the official when they did this?

Who will pay to redo this?

A popular TV phrase would say “Do it right the first time!”

We hope many of the city hall employees are reading this, so they can wake up the person in charge.

Eddie Sy

RICHMOND