- Mem,
Mem, no disrespect here, but why was your street blocked? Was there a murder or violent crime? Bomb threat? Kidnapping suspect? I've encountered these situations at what seems the most inopportune times but I have to be patient and remember that when I have needed them they were there for me.
They were doing some kind of road work on the street, I think they were putting in a pipe under the street. They were done with the work and were sweeping up on the shoulder of the street. There was no reason for him to not let me go thru, other than him being an asshole, and getting mad because I pointed out that the sign said "no thru traffic". If anyone is not familiar with the sign it means that you can not use the street to get to another street, but if you live on it you can proceed.