New bollards have been installed at a width restriction in Watford in a bid to solve a problem of drivers crashing.

The new yellow posts in Woodmere Avenue have been put in after countless collisions lasting over a decade.

The crashes have written off vehicles and tipped them onto two wheels and went viral last year after a Ring doorbell began capturing the collisions on camera.

Earlier this year, Hertfordshire County Council admitted the situation was not “ideal” although crashes have divided public opinion. Some have blamed the "evil" design of the seven-foot wide width restriction while others say it is driver error.

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Watford Observer: The former posts at the width restriction The former posts at the width restriction

After years of complaints, the council finally agreed to make changes and earlier this month, six infamous and battered posts on each side of the road were removed.

They have since been replaced by four bright yellow and taller posts on each side which are set a little further away from the kerb.

Council bosses hope the design of the new bollards and the extra space will reduce the risk of drivers hitting the posts, which are in place to stop Woodmere Avenue being used as a cut-through by lorry drivers.

Watford Observer: The bollards used by drivers travelling into Woodmere Avenue from the A41 are most often hit. Pictured is the old designThe bollards used by drivers travelling into Woodmere Avenue from the A41 are most often hit. Pictured is the old design (Image: UGC)

Watford Observer: This is the new design with four posts rather than six and set off the kerb. Image: Stephen DanzigThis is the new design with four posts rather than six and set off the kerb. Image: Stephen Danzig (Image: Stephen Danzig)

The latest design is expected to be a temporary measure until ANPR cameras are installed – likely in 2023 – which will allow the width restriction to be taken away altogether.

But campaigners, including Tudor county councillor Stephen Cavinder, Watford MP Dean Russell, and residents feel 2023 is too long to wait for cameras and called for interim measures as soon as possible.

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Watford Observer: Sone vehicles are tipped onto two wheels, particularly if they strike the first left post, which has now been removed and replaced by a new taller yellow post. Image: Tim VigorSone vehicles are tipped onto two wheels, particularly if they strike the first left post, which has now been removed and replaced by a new taller yellow post. Image: Tim Vigor

Ahead of the work, a council spokesperson said: “We hope this measure will help address local residents’ concerns while we develop and consult on a longer-term option to replace the physical width restriction with a camera-enforced restriction."

Watford Observer: The new width restriction. Image: Stephen DanzigThe new width restriction. Image: Stephen Danzig

They added: “We will also take the opportunity, while the road is closed anyway, to resurface Woodmere Avenue between Douglas Avenue and Bushey Mill Lane. The works are programmed to start on August 15 and end on September 1.”