Furious biker fears dangerous potholes could kill motorists on Lanarkshire road

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A fed up motorcyclist fears someone will be killed before action is taken on potholes in a Lanarkshire village. Avid biker Neil McInnes was thrown into a hedge last year after his vehicle tripped on one of the pits "over half a foot deep".The 47-year-old believes the whole road needs to be completely re-laid, calling the Corra Hill Road area in Tillietudlem is now "impassable".The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android His neighbour has also fallen victim to the dangerous potholes, falling off his motorbike twice in recent months.It's understood there are over 200 of the craters gaping within the stretch of road where up to 14 properties are located, causing constant problems for locals living there.Furious Neil says the state of the road is an ongoing worry for him as he fears for the safety of residents and motorists.

He told Lanarkshire Live : “I’ve been trying since August last year to get the holes in the road sorted. It’s getting that bad now that you’re driving through and coming across an old bit of road. “It’s completely and utterly dangerous.“I’ve got a motorbike and so has my neighbour.

The problem was that bad it threw me right over to the side of the hedge and tore all my arm.“It’s not just a pothole repair that’s needed.