NEIGHBOURS say nothing has been done to improve “hazardous and gridlocked traffic” on what used to be a quiet cul-de-sac.

People living in Autumn Close, Enfield, say parked cars blocked firefighters from getting to an emergency last July and a woman was knocked down by a car two months later.

Although nobody was injured in either incident, residents say they met with Enfield Council last June to combat the issue and it agreed to put measures in place for the new school year.

But nothing has been done and neighbours say the dangerous problem will only get worse until action is taken.

They claim the problem is aggravated by school run traffic from Russet House, Carterhatch Infant School and Carterhatch Junior School.

Resident Margaret Canham said: “My car has been hit so many times where the coaches have to drive on the pavements where the children walk to get passed each other.

“There have been fights, arguments and we have even been threatened by parents.”

The cul-de-sac is now the site of a block of flats, an anti-natal clinic, a specialist school and a primary school which has been extended as well as 20 houses.

Margaret believes the traffic problems have worsened since Russet House opened in 2012 and says the council “have made a bit of a boo-boo” by agreeing to open it.

The 70-year-old added: “My car has been hit so many times where the coaches have to drive on the pavements where the children walk to get passed each other.

“There have been fights, arguments and we have even been threatened by parents.”

She also claims soiled nappies have been left outside homes and once when confronting a driver who nearly backed into a child when turning around, the driver’s response was ‘so what?’

The schools are not legally obliged to do anything about the traffic, but Russet House provides transport for its 112 pupils and has a private car park.

Both Carterhatch Infant School and Carterhatch Junior School have reminded parents about the issue in school newsletters, as well as using a crossing inspector.

The problem is compounded by gates added to Russet House to prevent burglaries, which Ms Canham says has resulted in two burglaries occurring in Autumn Close and has left residents feeling dejected.

Mrs Canham added: “I think I could get over that fence, and I’m 70.”

The council have been contacted for comment.