A COLCHESTER stalwart who has questioned the effectiveness of lorry restriction signage in the city has been told to take his issues up with his local councillor.

Sir Bob Russell, the city’s High Steward, raised concerns earlier this week over anti-lorry signs in the historic Dutch Quarter, which is made up of narrow streets.

Long lorries are currently banned from entering Maidenburgh Street from St Peter’s Street, which is located near to the gates of Lower Castle Park.

Warning signs are in place advising drivers against travelling down the road, but Sir Bob says they are inadequate and simply not prominent enough.

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In order to combat the issue, he has suggested painting restriction advice on the road in St Peter’s Street reminding drivers of the lorry ban in place.

Essex County Council bosses have now responded to the former MP’s gripe with the signage, instructing him to raise his concerns with the relevant representative.

A spokesman for Essex Highways said: “If a resident wishes to have length restriction signage reviewed in a specific area, the best way to take it forward is by speaking to your local county councillor and if they support your idea, they can put it through to the Local Highway Panel.”