CONCERN has been raised about the condition of Dunure Road in Ayr during adverse weather conditions.

Residents have noticed that during the wet, windy and stormy seasons, a mudslide develops at the side of the road, which they feel comes as a result of having no pavement.

The issue was raised at a recent public meeting at Doonfoot primary school.

Chairman Peter Hall said: “There is no kerb after the Co-op.”

Cllr Bill Grant, who attended the meeting, added: “The Ayrshire Roads Alliance are aware of this. About five or six years ago I asked for a bus stop to be installed there.

“But I was unfortunately told by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) that there was no requirement for a service in that area and that the road already had a 30mph speed limit. 

“SPT say this is not a priority. It would be nice to have an up and low path but that might be too expensive. I still think it needs a bus stop so I will raise the issue again.”

Dunure Road connects those living in Ayr and its outskirts to venues such as Craig Tara Holiday Park, the Heads of Ayr, the Farm Park and Culzean.
Modern housing has also been developed in the area too and could require more pedestrian access.

In recent years local police have tried to tackle speeding issues, by carrying out safety checks, on this stretch of the A719 which has also had problems with flooding.

It is hoped when the matter is raised again with SPT there will be a more positive response and outcome.