ROAD TO RUIN

ANGER AS ESTATE'S RESURFACED STREETS 'WORSE THAN BEFORE'

- JOSEPH TIMAN

ROADS around an estate which were resurfaced for 'no apparent reason' are now in a worse condition than before, residents say.

Several streets at the Grove Estate in Withington were treated with micro asphalt - a waterproof surface supposed to prevent further degradation. But residents have complained about the condition of the roads which were not in urgent need of repairs and have left 'loose gravel' all over the estate.

Contractor Kiely Bros, which carried out the work, has been called in to sweep the streets more regularly following feedback. However, local councillors say this will not solve all the issues on the estate.