Residents face road damage after sewage work. Potholes and mud raise concerns. Awaiting complete resurfacing.
To deal with the sewage problem, big, twenty-ton tankers came three times daily to empty sewage tanks. Residents believe this damaged River Lane, which is important for people and dog walkers.
The heavy trucks ruined the road’s surface, leaving mud, potholes, and bumpy areas where it had previously been tarmacked. Repairs recently happened to patch some potholes, but residents wonder if these repairs are enough.
People want the whole road resurfaced completely and urge the council to redo it, wanting the road to return like it once was. One resident stated this is more than tough luck, feeling ignored by officials and wanting a road without mud and holes. They feel it is simple to want that.
The council saw no major problems initially; however, they know the road is getting worse and plan a resurfacing project when they have funds. Jayne Charlton, who works for the North Yorkshire Council, said they checked River Lane after Yorkshire Water’s work.
They saw no major issues initially, but they will keep watching the road. They want to ensure it stays safe for everyone. Yorkshire Water explained their work was due to a burst pipe, and their teams looked for a blockage, using tankers to stop leaks.
After fixing the burst, they fixed the damage from their trucks.