GONE TO POT
Villagers say road with 174 potholes is fast becoming a no-go zone for cars
Villagers have compared the potholes to craters on the moon
A VILLAGE with 174 potholes in just 200 yards of one of its main roads is fast becoming a no-go zone for cars, residents say.
The suspension-shattering stretch is so bumpy jokers have changed the welcome sign for Wrenbury-cum-Frith to Wrenbury-cum-pothole.
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Another sign warns drivers that its crumbling streets will “break your vehicles — and your soul”.
One villager, Lauren Ridgway, a mum in her 40s, said: “It’s like a third-world country but I think third-world country roads would actually be better.
"Our roads are not car-worthy.”
Villagers have also compared the potholes to the craters on the moon or suggested someone has been using the road to test IEDs.
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Councillor Craig Browne, chair of Cheshire East Council's highways and transport committee, said the council would carry out repairs in April.
He said: "Naturally, we are fully aware of the condition of Station Road in Wrenbury and agree that it requires resurfacing.
"There will be a £600,000 scheme starting in April, which will significantly improve drainage to this location.
"The only alternative to waiting until April would be to resurface now at an additional cost of £65,000 only to have to do this again after the completion of the primary works.
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"With our current budgetary constraints, this is simply not affordable.
"Additionally, all works need to be agreed in partnership with the Environment Agency and Network Rail.
"We apologise to residents and road users and would like to assure them that we are prioritising this work being carried out as safely and in as timely a way as possible."
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