Ah, the varied and scintillating life of a Rye News reporter in lockdown and, yes. we too are affected by what’s going on (or not) as the case may be, and there was plenty of important news to impart and report about when the virus struck with no end of cancellations, closures, postponements and uncertainty.
As lockdown eases, life is beginning to shape itself into something loosely masquerading as ‘normal’. But there is still a distinct air of caution around and, until the local economy begins to take shape once more, there are limitations as to what we can write about. But then again…
I don’t know if gold or some other precious metal has been discovered in Rye, or long lost pirate spoils, or hidden treasure maybe – or is it just common sense to use this pregnant pause, and lack of traffic and pedestrians, to undertake essential or necessary works involving digging holes across town?
There’s never a good time for road works, as invariably someone is inconvenienced, but given the present circumstances, “there’s no time like the present”.
Earlier in the week Clancy Docwra descended (later than forecast in a public notice) on Watchbell Street, dug a hole, did what they had to do (something to do with water) and filled it in again, a very neat finish and with minimal disruption to the already reduced traffic flow.
Meanwhile on Hilders Cliff today (Tuesday, June 30) a damaged cable involved emergency excavations by UK Power Networks who requisitioned parking bays (see top photo) opposite Rye Lodge Hotel to park their plant whilst they got on with the task in hand.
At the other end of town, three way traffic lights kept the traffic flowing on Udimore Road near the junction with Mason Road (yet again) whilst Southern Gas Network excavated the road.
Finally, returning back to the town centre, the pavement at the base of Conduit Hill is being excavated, and the contractors pneumatic hammer drill was making short work of the need to excavate across the access way for more essential works.
Image Credits: Nick Forman .