Acomb Ward councillors are calling on the council to undertake work on Woodlea Bank, off Carr Lane, as a matter of urgency as they believe it to be the worst maintained road in York.

Coun. Tracey Simpson-Laing comments:

"The road really has to be seen and traveled on to be believed. Over the last five years I have reported the road's condition on a number of occasions, as it has become what I would describe a multi-coloured, multi surfaced, tarmac patchwork.

"Officers have said previously that it is not a major road and so does not get very high up the rankings. However, this is a well used road for drivers going to Beech and Woodlea Avenues and beyond. On a cycle its a complete 'bone shaker', I know from experience. I have real concerns that a pedestrian or cyclist is going to have an accident as result".

Coun. David Horton notes:

"You can clearly see 3 different layers of road in places, as well as all the patches from service trenches. It is quiet shocking that some areas get resurfaced after a short period of time and others are left to rack and ruin. It makes no sense why this road and others like it were not prioritised at the last round of highway improvements. Of course level of usage is relevant but that doesn't mean we exclude all residential streets".

The Acomb Ward Councillors are requesting that Council Officers undertake a survey of the road as a matter or urgency.