Labour MSP Margaret McDougall has lobbied Network Rail for improvement works to the railway line bridges in Pennyburn.

Margaret made the call following the official opening of the new Irvine Housing Association development in the area.

The housing development is split in the middle by the railway line bridges which have fallen into a state of disrepair.

Speaking about the issue Margaret said: “The new housing development is great but the general look of the area is let down badly by the exterior look of the Pennyburn shops and the railway line bridges.

“The railway line bridge is covered in graffiti and is generally in poor condition.

"Upgrading the bridge would be a boost to the community and help build on the regeneration of the area through the opening of the Playz and now the replacement of the flats with new, first class, family homes.” “I asked Network Rail to consider doing work on the bridge and I am pleased that they have informed me they will aim to have the area tidied and the bridges painted by the end of July.”