Traffic chaos continues in Worcester Park after more roadworks blight the area.

Sutton and East Surrey Water, the company behind the disruption, has apologised for any inconvenience caused by what they claim are essential repairs but that does not seem to be enough to calm angry motorists.

One furious driver, from Kingston, said: "They put up a sign about a month ago warning motorists of the traffic but it doesn’t really prepare you for this.

"We sat in a completely stationary jam for more than 30 minutes this morning, it just seems they have dug up too much of the road at once.

"This is the only way to the A3 from Croydon and Sutton so getting home last night was even worse, and this is supposed to be going on all summer."

Works began on the south side of Central Road on Monday and run from the junction with Lynwood Drive up to the junction with Balmoral Road.

It is yet more misery for the residents of Worcester Park.

In January this year, roadworks on Lynwood Drive, which coincidently the water company have spelt Linewood Drive on the roadsign, lasted well into April. Conservative councillor for the ward Stuart Gordon-Bullock said that Sutton Council must better manage the contracts they give to utility companies and the timescales which they outline to avoid such a catastrophe in the future.

He said: "It was only a few months ago there were huge disruptions on Central Road due to the collapse of sewage pipes.

"I have raised the matter with the council so I hope something will be done, but we cannot continue to be at the mercy of utility companies."

A spokesman for said: "Sutton and East Surrey Water would like to apologise to all motorists and bus passengers who are being affected by these essential works.

"We are replacing water mains which are over 100 years old and at the end of their useful life.

"We are doing all we can to minimise the disruption and are liaising closely with key stakeholders including the police, bus companies, the local trading association and London Borough of Sutton, who are responsible for the road network."

Councillor Simon Wales , Sutton Council's communities, transport and voluntary sector on Sutton Council, said: "We are keen to minimise the disruption that this kind of work can cause, so the council manages roadworks schedules.

"Although we do all we can to make sure that companies carry out works with as little impact on residents as possible, we apologise for any interruption caused."

"It’s vital that this work is carried out, as leaving mains in place beyond their useful lifespan would result in burst water pipes which would lead to disrupted water supply and emergency roadworks, which are much more difficult to manage."