Roadwork Hell

[Xena Worried prince]

I know it is the end (and start) of financial years for the councils all across London (and elsewhere too) but why do they all elect to do roadworks at the same time (now) thus making a simple journey 30% longer

Today I went to the other side of Beckenham and in doing so went through 5 different sets of roadworks (3 with Lights controlling the traffic)

It does make me wonder what the road workers do with the rest of their year - Thinks "we are working just around the corner and have an extra load of tarmac, and I was wondering if you want' your drive done for ?200" !