[sherer]

why is it that in the UK when we have roadworks the sings always say it won't be finished for several months or sometimes years.

On the M6 at Thewall Viaduct work has been going on there since about 2001 or even before then and won't be finished until 2005 if it finishes on time

The same thing happens all over the country. Why it is when a bid is submitted and they say it will take 6 months to we let the contractors get away with it. They should work 24/7 and get it finished on time or earlier or face financial penalties. They want to finish late to get more money. They should be rewarded for finishing early.

In the US i've seen entire motorways repaved in a few days and they worked non stop to get this done.

No wonder we can't get anywhere in the country. It would be quicked for me to fly to New York from London and my sister to do the same from manchester airport than it is to drive up the motorway