Shropshire Star

Roadblock? Drivers take matters into their own hands - watch

A roadblock has caused disruption to residents in a village near Oswestry - but some drivers haven't let that stop them.

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A motorist ignoring the roadblock and diversion

Weston Road in Morda has been closed for various periods over the past week, with road resurfacing works taking place.

The road links the village to the A483 bypass, and has caused issues for villagers and commuters.

On Tuesday evening the road was closed near to the edge of the village, with SP Energy Networks carrying out works to the road.

A diversion was put in place, but some motorists ignored that and took matters into their own hands.

Instead of taking the diversion, CCTV footage has captured a number of motorists driving over people's gardens to get around the roadblock.

One resident, Jack Harris, captured the cars on his cameras, appealed for information on social media and wanted to know what people were thinking.

He posted a video of one car which has been viewed more than 200 times.

SP Energy Networks is carrying out a road crossing for a new electric supply and the closure is set to last until Thursday.