WITH roads in their community in a deplorable state because of years of neglect, residents of Non Pareil, East Coast Demerara, are once again calling on the authorities to address their plight.

Over time, villagers have used builders’ waste, bricks and other materials to fill potholes along the roads.

But this would eventually be washed away whenever it rains. The main road was once repaired but the cross streets have never been re-surfaced.

Only one cross street, Fifth Street, was repaved earlier this year.

The wooden bridges in the village are in a similar state of disrepair. The bridge that connects the community to Coldingen Road is caving in on one side and it is only a matter of time before it collapses.

The other wooden bridge at the rear of the village could soon collapse also, villagers lamented.

But villagers have other concerns too.

For example, the community centre remains locked and is hardly utilised, leaving youths no choice but to enjoy games of cricket and football on the streets.

Over the years, there has been none or very little developmental or infrastructural works in this village and although there are street lights, some are not functioning.

Villagers are pleading with the current administration to have the roads and bridges fixed as a matter of priority.