A COUNTRY road near Haydon Bridge is set to undergo maintenance work.

The Threepwood Road runs from the A686 and is relied upon by residents who live in the area. It is also popular with walkers.

Speaking at a meeting of Haydon Parish Council, local county councillor Alan Sharp said: “I’ve received complaints that the Threepwood Road is not very good, so the county council is going to look at it, and I am expecting to get some work done on it really soon.”