Residents living near a Southampton primary school say speeding and problem parking are continuing despite measures which see the road closed at pick-up time.
People living around Foundry Lane Primary School in Shirley claim drivers are still "flying" over speed humps, blocking driveways and using residential streets as a rat run.
Southampton City Council recently completed a series of improvements around the school, including raised crossing points, a zebra crossing, speed humps and wider footways.
It also sees English Road shut to cars from 8am to 9.30am and 2.15pm to 3.45pm on school days.
But some residents have questioned whether the changes have gone far enough, with one saying the scheme has "not made any difference".
Vienna Gregory, of Foundry Lane, said: "There are still people parking in front of drives at pick up and drop off times which is making it difficult for residents.
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"There are still people flying over the bumps at night time. People don't know they are there yet."
Jill Rose, of Imperial Avenue, also complained about parking around the school.
She said: "Everyone just parks on the road. There is zero presence of traffic wardens.
"The idea is there and I wouldn't say it isn't ideal. It took twice as long for the work to be completed.
"People are still parking on people's driveway so it's not working too well."
An English Road resident said speeding was still a problem.
They said: "It hasn't made any difference. They still go speeding through here.
"All this money they've spent on the crossroads have done nothing, absolutely nothing. It is still used as a rat run.
"They'd have been better making one a block off end."
The resident questioned the traffic-calming measures and said the area was quieter during the works.
They added: "It was bliss when they had the road works. All the millions they spent on it has meant nothing."
The improvements were delivered during the summer holidays after three years of planning and consultation with schools, parents and residents.
Volunteers still operate temporary barriers to restrict vehicles at school drop-off and pick-up times.
Foundry Lane Primary School headteacher Marie Loftus previously said the improvements were helping families travelling to and from school.
Councillor Jacqui Rayment, the council’s cabinet member for transport, said the changes would create a "calmer environment" around schools.
She added: "Making it safer and easier for children and families to travel actively to school is a key priority for the council and underpins our goals for a safer, healthier and greener city."
The council said the improvements would reduce congestion and improve air quality around the school.
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