Customers of a Lancaster leisure centre have complained about the state of a nearby road - springing the Morecambe 'Pothole Patrol' team into action!
Sisters Sophie Lyden and Emma Bailey from Morecambe auto repair firm Westgate Tyres have been producing regular online videos showing the state of the roads locally and have had a huge response from residents and motorists.
Their latest video focusses on Salt Ayre Lane, leading up to Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, which has numerous road surface defects.
"We have had loads of people comment," said Emma, in the video.
"They've been trying to get the council to do something about this for ages."
Sophie said: "People come here to swim, go to the gym, attend classes, relax in the spa or just go the wellness cafe and have something to eat.
"They don't want to drive down this road and end up with damages to their tyres or suspension.
"We are asking Lancashire County Council, please listen to Salt Ayre and we just want you to fix this road. As a member said, the whole thing needs ripping up and putting back down again!
"The bad weather's coming and it's only going to get worse."
The video also features interviews with several customers of Salt Ayre.
One said: "The road is appalling.
"I need the car to get to here. It's a mess. Given that we're ratepayers, I really think they should improve it."
Another said: "I think it's in a disgraceful state of repair, I don't think it does my car any good.
"My granddaughter had a brain injury eight years ago and is now disabled, and it's awful driving her over those things."
And another customer said: "You have to go so slow and you never know if it's going to burst your tyres."

A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said: "We recognise the impact the condition of roads can have on residents and we follow national guidance so the most serious defects are prioritised for repair first.
"Not all defects meet the repair threshold and while those highlighted on Salt Ayre Lane did not meet the criteria for immediate repair, they will continue to be monitored as part of our regular inspection programme.
"Our funding isn't unlimited so we have to prioritise repairs and plan work to get the best long-term results for as many roads as possible."
A spokesman for Lancaster City Council, who own Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, said: "Lancaster City Council was contacted by the ‘Pothole Patrollers’ regarding Salt Ayre Lane and understand concerns about the condition of the road for people travelling to and from Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
Read more: LISTEN: We go out on Pothole Patrol in Morecambe - Beyond Radio


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