RESIDENTS on a road in Leigh are getting fed up of drivers using it as a "race track".

James Lowe has lived on Charles Street for 20 years but said in the last few he and his neighbours have noticed more motorists speeding past.

Some are using the road as a cut through to bypass traffic on main roads such as Holden Road, especially at peak times.

The road has a 20mph limit but Mr Lowe, 73, said drivers travel on it much faster.

He said: "It had been worse in the last two or three years as there seems to have been more traffic in the centre of Leigh.

"I think drivers are going at 35mph and it's only a short road. They are going well in excess of 20mph.

"Drivers are using it as a race track and a rat run. All I can see are blurs when cars drive past.

"It is a matter of time before there is a accident.

"I live near Ratcliffe Street and I also hear drivers beeping their horns and shouting abuse through their car windows at busy times.

"It is unsettling."

Mr Lowe, who says fellow neighbours have expressed their frustrations, believes speed bumps should be installed on the road to tackle the issue.

Wigan Council said there concerns have been raised about speeding in the area.

Assistant director for infrastructure at the council, Mark Tilley said: “There are a number of initiatives we use to encourage motorists to drive safely, including our community speed watch scheme.

"We would urge motorists to drive safely at all times and to follow speed limits as they are there for a reason.

“Dangerous driving and speeding should be reported to the police who can enforce these offences using their non-emergency telephone number, 101.”