Councilor Roisin Mulgrew has said that recent repair work on road surfaces in the Killeavy and Killean areas left a lot to be desired and did little to address concerns of many about their unsafe condition.
The Sinn Féin Councillor said,
“Myself and many other councillors are inundated with calls regarding the poor condition of our roads, with most motorists, cyclists and walkers describing many as being dangerous.
I have reported numerous roads in the killeavy/killean areas and I was delighted to see repair work take place, that is until I saw the standard of repair.
Potholes which are deemed deep enough to require attention are outlined by yellow paint and await attention.
Unfortunately by the time the repairs are carried out on those marked for attention, the neighbouring potholes have deteriorated to such to extent that they too need filled although they can’t be filled because they haven’t been marked.
This quick, fix, patch and mend approach is a waste of resources and leaves our roads in a perpetual state of disrepair”.
The local Councillor continued,
” Serious questions need to be asked of Minister Mallon and the Department for Infrastructure as to why they chose not to bid for additional funds to address the issue of roads.
I also would ask does Minister Mallon and the DfI they feel that the work being carried out and approved by them is of a satisfactory standard”.
Concluding Councillor Mulgrew said,
“I believe that for all road users, especially those in rural communities where having a vehicle is a necessity, deserve so much better than the service they are receiving”
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