Airdrie residents' launch campaign over estate road repairs

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Residents of an Airdrie housing estate are campaigning to have permanent repairs carried out on the roads in their area, saying their current patched-up state is causing flooding and further disrepair.

Neighbours at The Rushes say their area is a “forgotten corner” with growing potholes causing increasing drainage issues, while overgrown verges following a council policy change are also contributing to blockages along its pavements.

Council officials now say that further repairs are planned following residents’ complaints about those carried out to date – while residents want to see a resolution to what has been a long-running issue.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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