Life in the Hull street closed for roadworks that are…

These pictures show the sight residents on a Hull street are greeted with every time they look out of the window – and they will continue to be faced with for months to come. Roadworks started on a pioneering first for Hull started on Rosmead Street earlier this month.The Living With Water scheme being implemented will see permeable paving installed, made up of non-porous blocks with spaces between them to allow water to flow through. Surface water is collected underneath and the water’s flow into the sewers is then controlled to reduce the likelihood of flooding. However, while the scheme is being implemented to improve the safety of residents, a large number have been left frustrated by the roadworks, citing loud noise, vibrations, and difficulty parking. Southcoates Labour councillors say they have already received multiple complaints about the Living With Water scheme. Read more: All Hull roadworks coming up from January 30 2023 – find out which streets to avoid On Facebook, Southcoates Councillors posted: “FIGHTING YOUR CORNER. We have had so many complaints about Rosmead Street that we decided to survey the street & pass on contact details so you can get in touch with us or Yorkshire Water. “While we were delivering we heard more complaints, but also people who were positive about the scheme. Let us know what you think and if we can help.” Surface water will be collected through permeable paving (Image: Living With Water) One disgruntled resident took to social media to express his displeasure, writing: “Living With Water take note! Thank you to Southcoates Councillors for your continued efforts to date in trying to give the residents of Rosmead street a voice. “We need to work hard and push against these issues as much as possible. The state of affairs for residents and vehicle-owning residents of Rosmead St, is a complete s**t show. “Myself and others have put forward suggestions to ease frustrations, but very little has come to fruition as yet. A letter has been received from Living with Water, with their promises that seemingly are half-heartedly implemented at best. “This street has never suffered with standing water/puddles/flooding so the permeable road surface seems a pointless waste of £millions. We are massively inconvenienced, disturbed by the noise and vibrations through houses, and leaving our vehicles clearly at risk. MORE CAN BE DONE!” Residents have cited loud noise, vibrations and difficulty parking as problems with the scheme (Image: Southcoates Councillors) The roadworks are not due to be finished until the end of May, leaving many residents worried about their quality of life through
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