Too many lorries are wrecking a road, claim residents.

Glen Lee Lane is used by HGVs travelling to and from a quarry at Ryecroft, near Harden, moving stone to a Riddlesden housing development.

But residents say the increase in lorries is damaging the road surface and raising the risk of accidents.

Jeremy Mead is leading a campaign to cut the number of HGVs using Glen Lee Lane.

He claims that 98 per cent of residents have signed a petition in favour of this, which he will send to Bradford Council.

"The road surface is just being churned up by lorries, including those from the quarry, and it is getting worse by the day," says Mr Mead.

He is also concerned about a wall, which backs on to his property and supports the road. It has started to bulge and deteriorate.

The width of the road means two lorries passing one another have to mount the pavement, he says.

Mr Mead adds: "I want a survey carried out to see whether the road is suitable for these heavy loads.

"And I'm going to ask if they can monitor sections of the wall while traffic is going backwards and forwards."

A Bradford Council traffic spokesman says: "We are aware that the quarry in Ryecroft is being used again, which has meant more HGVs using Glen Lee Lane.

"We are investigating and will continue to monitor the situation."

But Councillor Lynne Joyce (Labour, Keighley South), who is supporting residents, says: "There is a restriction order, which allows 50 vehicles a day to the site and it is important that the limit is not exceeded." Cllr Joyce adds that she has informed the police of the issue and will continue to look for a solution to suit residents, council officers and quarry owners.

Skipton Properties, which owns the quarry, states that the company is following its licence regulations and "keeping the road clean."