Councillor calls for safety ahead of cost over potholed roads

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By Iveren McCallion

A local councillor says it is a "shocking revelation" that potholes on rural roads won't be filled by Transport NI unless they're more than four inches deep.

It follows a recent visit by a Transport NI engineer to Dromintee and Jonesborough.

Councillor Mickey Larkin says despite lobbying and engagement, "continuous and damaging budget cuts to vital services was having a real impact on the local community."

He added cost is always sited as the reason for not carrying out work, but roads maintenance needs to be a priority:

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