Non-exclusive Easement Issue with Neighbor

[Neil Stratton]

Hello People,

According to the Non-Exclusive Easement Agreement, from previous land owners, I should have unrestricted access to the road that leads to the property.
Yet my neighbor has placed a gate across the road and convinced the Sherriff that he has all rights to do so. They say as long as my neighbor has given me a key or access to placing my own padlock, he has all the rights to block everyone out. My neighbor has articulated a convincing argument and they won’t even look at the Easement Agreement. 

The road ends at an intersection where both of our driveways start and he could have easily place the gate at the beginning of his road. 

Unfortunately we are not talking to each other since a business deal between us went wrong. 

Can you make any suggestions? One person told me to just leave it unlocked at all times. I know this will only upset him even more. And this may not be the solution and path to removing the gate all together. 

I look forward to talking with you.