EXPRESS REPORTER
Wo r k to upgrade Renfrewshire’s roads network is well underway, with more than 250 roads and footways are earmarked for investment during 2021/22.
The £8million injection this year by Renfrewshire Council forms part of a £47million six-year investment in the area’s roads network - the largest of its kind ever in the area.
There will be upgrades in every town and village as roads and footways are either fully resurfaced, restored ahead of future resurfacing or minor repairs carried out.
The programme also includes any projects from last year which were delayed due to the restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Councillor Cathy McEwan, convener of the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, visited the works at Dean Park Road, in Renfrew, and insisted the local authority is commited to providing a safe roads network.
She said: “We recognise how important our roads network is for those who live, work and visit Renfrewshire which is why we’ve made this record investment to improve and upgrade our roads and footways.
“The £8million investment this year will take us to more than £30million invested in our roads network over the past four years.
“We recognise that providing a safe, smooth surface for our drivers is vital, but also for our cyclists and pedestrians as the pandemic continues to encourage more people to walk and cycle instead of using their cars.
“We’re confident that there is a noticeable difference in the quality of our roads network and that it’s improving year-on-year and I’m looking forward to seeing the latest investment continue this improvement.”
As well as the resurfacing programme, the council says it will also ensure that all potholes reported are visited as soon as possible and the required work carried out, with the worst potholes filled within 24 hours.
The street where the initial pothole is reported is also checked for further potholes to ensure that all the work can be carried out by the roads team in the same visit where possible.
Roads being resurfaced include: Paisley’s A761 Mill Street, St James Interchange,A726 Barrhead Road, Brick Lane and A761 Gordon
Street; Johnstone’s Willow Drive, C91 Beith Road, Hallhill Road and Walkinshaw Street and Renfrew’s Dean Park Road, A741 Ferry Road, A8 Inchinnan Road and A877 High
Street.
● For a full list of the roads and footways set for investment in 2021/22, visit www.renfrewshire. gov.uk/roads2021-22