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May 2022
Boroughbridge Town Council 'very concerned' about state of road
Boroughbridge Town Council has called on North Yorkshire County Council to prioritise repair work on Roecliffe Lane.
The council has described the pot holed-road as an "eyesore" and a "hazard" and say it has been like this for several years.
The road is frequently used by motorists heading into the town centre. It is also part of Sustrans' 'Ways of the Roses' long distance cycle route.
The town council has been lobbying senior members at the county council, which is the highways authority, for two years ago but is yet to receive a formal date when repairs can begin.
Today, the county council responded to the Stray Ferret to say it is looking to add it to a list of planned works for next year.
A spokesperson for the town council said:
The town council added that the road does "not reflect Boroughbridge in a good light".
Karl Battersby, corporate director for business and environmental services, said:
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