ROADS bosses have been urged to fix “horrendous” potholes across Linwood and Houston that are damaging cars.
Councillor Alison Ann-Dowling said motorists have complained about a number of carriageways that need urgent attention.
One driver who contacted her last week told of blowing two tyres when running over a pothole in Lyon Road, Linwood.
Craters have also appeared on a number of other roads in Linwood, such as Bridge Street, Melrose Avenue, Barochan Road, Kintyre Avenue, Cotton Avenue and Clippens Road.
In Houston, there have been problems in Main Street and Barochan Road, between the Deafhillock Roundabout and Magnus Road.
Councillor Ann-Dowling said: “I have a huge amount of complaints from across my ward about potholes.
“The issue seems to be that the council are working hard trying to make repairs but they are all temporary. They do not last and the original problem resurfaces.
“We need to see significant investment in the roads and proper, permanent repairs.
“One constituent blew two tyres the other day on Lyon Road on the way to WH Malcolm.
“The whole of Barochan Road needs resurfacing really and Cotton Avenue has some horrendous potholes. Kintyre Avenue is also in terrible condition.
“Some roads are due to be resurfaced later this year but this situation is emblematic of an inadequate maintenance schedule. These roads should not have been allowed to deteriorate so much.”
Councillor Cathy McEwan, convener of Renfrewshire’s infrastructure, land and environment policy board, said that, over the past six years, a record investment of £47million has been spent on the area’s roads.
She added: “We have seen a real difference in the quality of our roads network, although we recognise that the weather and usage of our roads will mean there are always sections in need of repair.
“In the last two years alone, 42 roads in Houston and Linwood have been repaired or resurfaced and more will be included in our 2022/23 programme to ensure that this area is safe for all road users.
“We are happy to consider the suggestions made by the councillor as part of our planning for the roads programme in the next financial year.”
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