Work to repair a Cleland street which has been blighted by flooding for decades is set to continue for several months.
Those living in Biggar Road have been living in fear of flooding for the best part of 30 years due to dips in the road.
Work is currently underway to improve the street. However, some residents have grown frustrated with the length of time the works are taking.
In a statement on her social media page, Cleland councillor Louise Roarty said: “Following discussions with Amey last week and issues with ScottishPower apparatus being located along the channel of the carriageway, it has been agreed as part of the works that the ScottishPower cables should be diverted.
“This in addition to numerous utility pipes and cables throughout the entire works area means all excavation works requires to be carried out manually.
“We were obviously concerned by the suggested timescales and whilst we need to proceed with continued caution, we are seeking options to shorten the overall timescale.
“However, Amey could not give any assurance that the work will be complete before October 9.
“As the work progresses we will continue to understand the situation better and will hopefully complete earlier than currently anticipated.
“These are essential works which have been required over decades. It might be an inconvenience but there’s many issues which require to be addressed.”
On July 4, North Lanarkshire Council made a temporary road closure order which makes it unlawful for any person to drive or cause or permit to be driven any motor vehicle (with the exception of vehicles engaged on Road Drainage Improvements) on Biggar Road, Cleland from its junction with Biggar Road Industrial Estate access southwards for a distance of 45m or thereby by reason of works being executed on or near that location.
The order, will come into operation on Monday, July 18, and will remain in operation until on Sunday, October 9.
Councillor Roarty added: “This has been a nightmare for those living in Biggar Road so these works need to be carried out.
“I can understand the frustrations but if they aren’t carried out then there is a real risk of those homes being flooded so it needs to be done.”
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