Resident in 'ongoing fight' for road repair after damage

Bevin Avenue had been a main use for lorries and trucks during work on Drumry train station and nearby flats two years ago.

One concerned local says he is 'hitting his head off a wall' trying to get the road repaired by West Dunbartonshire Council after construction works left it in a bad condition.

Pictures supplied to the Post show numerous potholes and dug up grass on the street in question.

The resident claims he is worried about safety as missing road markings and signs have confused traffic on whether the road has a one-way system and which junctions have a give-way.

Pictures show numerous potholes on the street (Image: Supplied) Another view shows more potholes (Image: Supplied) He said: "It's been an ongoing fight for about two years. When the construction was happening it was just constant artics up and down the street and there were no road markings.

"The grass on the street is completely chewed up because the bin lorries are reversing down the street or driving down the street the wrong way and there are no markings and no signs.

"When you're driving on a Monday morning you're not expecting a bin lorry facing the wrong direction coming up the street. So it's a safety issue."

The resident claims when the works were being done in 2022, he was assured any damage done to the roads would be repaired, but unlike nearby roads which have been re-tarmacked, he says his street is still in a bad way.

A map of the streets shows where surrounding roads are located (Image: Google Maps) He said: "Dalton Avenue and Atlee Avenue got re-tarmacked and they’re now doing part of Kirkwood Avenue.

"It has been two years we have been fighting for this and they [the council] keep coming out doing quick patches on the road."

The man received help from Councillor Sophie Traynor who came out with council officers to view the road. 

Commenting on this the resident said: "In June the council said they couldn't do anything about the central reservation because they don't have any money and they wouldn't be able to completely re-tarmac the road and that they could only do patchwork.

"I'm just banging my head against a wall."

The photo shows grass dug up on the reservation (Image: Supplied) He also claims his own car has been damaged by the road condition and that he was refused any compensation by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Councillor Sophie Traynor, said: “I am aware of the concerns that have been outlined by residents regarding Bevin Avenue.

"I am currently doing a range of work around various road and traffic issues across Linnvale in an attempt to improve things for the community.

"I have been working directly with the constituent to push for a resolution on this matter. I recently held a site visit alongside council officers and the constituent where a list of actions to be carried out was outlined.  

"Whilst I am aware that some of these have not yet happened, I am working closely with the roads department to ensure that the situation does get resolved for local residents.”

A West Dunbartonshire Council spokesperson said: “West Dunbartonshire Council undertake regular routine inspections of roads, including Bevin Avenue. Officers will also inspect any individual reports of defects with repairs actioned as required.

“Additional signage and road markings at this location are programmed for completion over the coming weeks.”