Traffic debacle predicted after vandalised caravan dumped on busy road during Halloween Fest



A mysteriously dumped caravan with its contents strewn across the road and adjacent fields along the busy thorougfare of Romford Road, Chigwell is expected to cause huge traffic problem later this evening.

As revellers begin their descent upon Hainault Forest Country Park to rave at 'Halloween Fest', the main traffic artery that will lead to the event has been partially blocked by a disused caravan.

The caravan has been reported to police and Redbridge Council by Wilson Chowdhry and duly at around 12pm a police car arrived at the scene to inspect the mobile unit and road.  Hours later (5.30pm) the caravan is still in place with detritus from it still littering the road and fields, however traffic warning signs and barriers have been placed around it.

Already as traffic builds up around the Festival entrance many cones can seen along the road, intended to divide festival entrants from passing traffic.  However, without any signs explaining why the cones are in the road, many vehicles have ended up in the wrong lane and have experienced delay as a consequence. A sign before the cone divide could have saved many drivers the expense of their time in an undesirable queue.




It is not known at this time if the caravan was placed on the road by a festival reveller.

Mr Chowdhry, said:

"It is extremely disappointing that the vehicle has not been removed as it poses both a safety risk and will inevitably cause traffic congestion.

 "While the caravan remains on the road it restricts two-way traffic.

 "This will impact hugely on the mobility of vehicles this evening, when the majority of revellers will quit the Halloween Fest at the same time.

 "I would advise local residents to veer clear of Romford Road if possible tonight.

 "Traffic is the least of worries for local residents and I will be monitoring activity in our area this evening.

 "I will be reporting on my findings about tonight's event to both local councils and police authorities."

 Mr Wilson Chowdhry a local resident of Chigwell Row and former resident of Redbridge has created a petition.  Residents concerned about the lack of provision by event organisers for the affect of their operations once visitors have exited a venue can sign the petition (here).  The petition also calls for a unified approach by Redbridge and Epping District Council in tackling the aftermath of events at Hainault Park.








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