ESSEX Highways workers have given an update on what has actually been achieved during the nightmare works in Ipswich Road.

Residents and councillors, including Darius Laws (Cons) raised concerns having not seen anyone working on site after 3pm most days.

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Highways staff working on the project have Tweeted an update on what has been achieved so far.

They said: "BT repairs complete, most pedestrian routes re-opened.

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"Waitrose wall ready for top beam. BT cabling work St Andrews Ave continues. Apologies for delays."