Renfrewshire councillor blasts failure to repair A761 drainage issue

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Renfrewshire councillor blasts failure to repair A761 drainage issue
Renfrewshire CouncilBishoptonBridge Of Weir
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Councillor James MacLaren says that, with winter approaching, the stretch of road could be a hazardous spot for drivers at night.

A Bridge of Weir councillor has blasted the lack of action from Renfrewshire Council and Scottish Water on a high-risk flood road.

He says that, with winter fast approaching, a failure from Scottish Water to fix these problems has the potential to cause “carnage” on the road for motorists. Download the free Renfrewshire Live app today Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.

There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.“With winter rapidly approaching, this part of the A761 can be a real black spot when it floods. There could be real carnage facing motorists if Scottish Water doesn’t come and fix these issues as a matter of urgency.

The company says that it investigated an issue in the area in September after being made aware of an incident by a customer.

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