泰晤士河(Thames Water)在Marlborough的道路工程造成了重大延误; Thames Water’s roadwork in Marlborough caused major delays; officials demand a fee to prevent future disruptions.

2026年1月12日, 泰晤士河(Thames Water)在威尔特郡Marlborough的道路工程造成交通严重延误, Thames Water's roadworks in Marlborough, Wiltshire, on January 12, 2026, caused major traffic delays, with drivers stuck for over an hour to move a mile due to temporary traffic lights and lane closures. 这项工作旨在调查草边附近的疑似水泄漏, 引起了当地官员的批评, 包括议员简戴维斯, 她称此次破坏是"彻底的灾难", 并敦促"车道租"费用以阻止长期的道路关闭. The work, aimed at investigating a suspected water leak near a grass verge, drew criticism from local officials, including Councillor Jane Davies, who called the disruption a "complete disaster" and urged a "lane rental" fee to discourage prolonged road closures. 泰晤士河水公司道歉,确认取消了交通管制,并说正在恢复道路。 Thames Water apologized, confirmed removal of traffic controls, and said road reinstatement was underway. Wiltshire理事会正在审查拟议费用的可行性。 Wiltshire Council is reviewing the feasibility of the proposed fee.