Roadworks are causing issues for drivers trying to get to and from their homes at an estate where more than a thousand people live in Calcot.
The Mill Lane entrance to the Fords Farm estate in Calcot is currently closed for SGN gas works.
But there is confusion over a diversion route, with drivers reportedly making banned entrances into the estate.
Mark Buckley said: “There is no clear diversion showing how to get into the estate, it is only open the other side for people to come out.
“I called Newbury [West Berkshire Council] about it. A young woman who picked up the phone said: ' Is that the address for the farm?'
“It just goes to show how little Newbury care about Fords Farm and Calcot.
“They're in their own bit of paradise.”
West Berkshire Council staff have since increased diversion signage to direct drivers while the closure is in place.
Drivers can use a diversion route utilising the A4 Bath Road, Charrington Road, Pollards Way, The Chase and open stretches of Mill Lane to complete their journeys.
A council spokesperson said: “Thames Valley Police were notified of the moving traffic offences earlier this week (July 27-31) where motorists were turning into Mill Lane from the A4 Bath Road.
“Signage at the site was also increased to provide additional clarity for road users, and it is the team’s understanding that the situation has improved as the week has progressed.
“The site has been, and will continue to be, inspected daily by our Streetworks team.
“Officers are working closely with the contractor undertaking the works to ensure that any necessary adjustments are identified and implemented in a timely manner.”
Mr Buckley did say the situation had improved in a follow-up call.
Mill Lane and the entrance to Fords Farm will be closed until 11.59pm on Friday, August 21.
A SGN spokesperson said: “We’re working in the area to upgrade our old metal gas mains to new plastic pipes.
“For everyone’s safety around our work area in Mill Lane, we’ve temporarily closed the road until Friday 21 August. A signed diversion route is in place for road users.
“We’re sorry for any inconvenience our work may cause and thank the local community for their patience.”
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