HOMEOWNERS claim they are 'under siege' as a result of waterworks in their street.

Julian Taylor, aged 68, of Post Office Lane, Kempsey, said his street now resembles a 'war zone' due to the installation of a water main and sewage pipe.

The work is being carried out as part of the construction of 75 dwellings by developer David Wilson Homes.

Residents are furious about not having access to their properties due to the work, which started on Monday, July 24.

Mr Taylor said residents in the street have suffered from noise, dust, disruption and restricted access to their homes for the last three weeks.

He said: "We are faced with this disruption for the foreseeable future when the electric, gas and telephone utilities decide to dig up the road to lay their services.

"All this upheaval and lack of consideration to residents that once lived in a lovely quite country lane is deplorable."

Mr Taylor added that he has not had a waste collection service for the last three weeks - due to the work.

John Dare, 69, of Post Office Lane, Kempsey, near Worcester, also described the road as a 'war zone'.

He said: "The road is upside down. At the moment we are under siege trying to get access to our properties.

"I'm getting very frustrated along with lots of other residents."

Cllr Alan Amos, the Worcestershire County Council cabinet member for roads, said he understands their frustration but claims the work is essential.

He added that he has asked officers to 'keep a sharp eye' on the project to ensure it is completed by Friday, August 25.

"The work involves Severn Trent replacing a critical mains and the developer is connecting to a sewer and drains. BT is also running superfast broadband through it," he said.

"Work was scheduled to prevent three months of closure and to ensure all infrastructure was in place.

"A site manager is available on site for anybody having difficulty and they have said they will assist as much as possible."