Long term road closure misery for north-east residents
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An MSP has voiced concerns that a north-east road which has been closed since Storm Arwen in 2021 is causing misery for residents who have been left stranded.
Alexander Burnett has written to Aberdeenshire Council over a lack of action to remove fallen trees from the Largie to Insch road which has been blocked since November 2021.
The MSP for Aberdeenshire West has been contacted by concerned residents who are being forced to use a diversion at Kellockbank in order to have access from their homes.
In his letter, Mr Burnett said the lack of action to remove the fallen trees is causing “considerable risk” for residents who rely on the road amid an ongoing dispute over who is responsible for cleaning up the debris.
Devastation was caused in Aberdeenshire with gusts of about 100mph bringing down trees and power lines, leaving thousands of homes across the region without electricity.
Alexander Burnett said: “It’s astonishing the road has been closed for well over a year now due to fallen trees.
“Not only is it unacceptable but it’s also fundamentally wrong to obstruct access to properties for so long which is causing misery to the homeowners who are dependent on the road.
“I have written to Aberdeenshire Council urging them to resolve the situation with the landowner and for the fallen trees to be removed so the road can be reopened again.
“It’s vital that the debris can be lifted to allow much-needed repairs to be carried out for the benefit of communities in the area.
“For the wellbeing of residents and road users, I hope a conclusion can finally be sought to this saga which should have been sorted immediately after Storm Arwen.”
