Falkirk Council needs road repairs to host elite cycling race this summer

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Falkirk Council will spend an extra £300,000 repairing roads in advance of an elite cycling race that passes through the district in August, if councillors give their approval.The UCI Cycling championships are billed as the largest cycling world championships ever, involving over 8000 competitors from 152 countries.

It is expected that they will attract more than 1 million spectators in total and council officers believe it will be a great opportunity for Falkirk to promote the local area internationally. Read more: Falkirk greenbelt housing plan sparks concerns over local school While Glasgow is hosting the event, several races are taking place across Scotland, including the Men's Elite Road Race on August 6, which will pass through Falkirk as part of a 277km route.Falkirk's share of the route is 52km taking it through several towns and villages - including Falkirk, Camelon, Denny and Bonnybridge - between 10.30 and 11.15 am.A report going to Falkirk Council's executive next week shows that improvements will be required to road surfacing along the route of the race within the Council boundary.Eight sections of road on the race route were already due to be upgraded as part of Falkirk Council’s annual capital road resurfacing programme.However, a joint inspection with Falkirk Council and the lead route planner for UCI highlighted six additional areas in Bainsford, Carronshore, Falkirk, Camelon, Bonnybridge and Fankerton, that need to be brought up to standard.According to the report, the remedial works identified are a combination of full carriageway resurfacing, permanent patching, and crack sealing.The total cost of these additional works is estimated at approximately £300,000.Routine maintenance will also be required