A PLEA has been made for urgent action to replace speed bumps that have vanished from a Johnstone street.

The safety measures were in place in John Lang Street, near its junction with North Iverton Park Road, for years before being removed by Renfrewshire Council during the summer so the carriageway could be repaired.

Some residents fear there could soon be an accident on the long, straight road, where cars historically raced over the speed limit before measures were implemented.

Councillor Andy Doig, who represents Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch, said the roads department has told him the speed bumps will be replaced by March next year – but he insists they must be put back before Christmas.

He added: “Local people are very much of the opinion that they are grateful for the road repairs but want the speed bumps replaced.

“Earlier this month, council officers confirmed to me they would make sure the speed bumps are replaced by March 2022 but neither myself nor my constituents think this is acceptable and we want the speed bumps replaced sooner rather than later.

“It is a matter of health and safety and I urge the council to rethink this timescale.

“Historically, John Lang Street needed speed bumps to deter drivers from speeding. It is a long, straight road and, in these situations, some drivers are tempted to forget they are in a residential area and the dial goes above 30mph.

“With many minor roads off John Lang Street as well, this strengthens the case for speed bump replacement as soon as possible.”

John Lang Street was resurfaced as part of an £8million roads investment by Renfrewshire Council this financial year.

A council spokesman said: “We are working through the procurement process to allow these works to take place and will look to complete them as soon as possible once a contract is awarded.

“In the interim, we will continue to monitor the road to ensure it remains safe and would ask road users to comply with the speed limit at all times.”