A recent study by the Liberal Democrats reveals that Merton has the highest percentage of poor-quality roads among all London boroughs, jumping from 23% to a concerning level. MP Paul Kohler emphasizes that this issue is paramount for Merton residents, who have experienced neglected road conditions. Despite Merton Council claiming the data may not accurately reflect road quality, local officials face pressure to prioritize road maintenance, especially as funding appears inadequate and potentially discriminatory against poorer districts.
Merton Lib Dems claim their data shows that the number of local unclassified roads categorised as 'poor' in Merton have doubled in a year, leaving the borough with the highest number of all of London's 32 boroughs.
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler said road quality is the number one issue for Merton residents he speaks to. He added: They have been neglected for far too long.
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