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Serious road damage and exposed drain caused me 2x punctures

Reported via desktop in the Potholes & road surface category anonymously at 15:12, Thursday 8 May 2025

Sent to Bath and North East Somerset Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 7540634.

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The erosion on the road where the drains are blocked is continuing to cause us problems. We have had to replace several car tyres after hitting the exposed drain, and now we swerve to avoid the drain in question the road is being gauged away on the right hand side too, which is also causing long pot holes damaging our tyres. This has been a problem

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  • Thank you for your report. We will review the details you submitted and will inspect the site if necessary.

    We respond to 9 out of 10 reports of potholes and road surface issues within 10 working days, once we have decided on the best course of action. You can visit our website to find out what we do and why in some cases it can take longer than you might expect. https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ how-we-deal-problems-road-network

    You can support our investigation by providing as much detail as possible. If you can provide any extra information, please add an update to this report.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Systems Team at 15:12, Thursday 8 May 2025

  • Thank you for your report. We have investigated your issue and have passed the details onto our contractor. They will plan and complete any necessary work. We will update your report when the contractor has completed the work. We respond to 4 out of 5 reports within 30 working days, once we have decided on the best course of action.

    You can visit our website to find out what we do and why it can take longer than you might expect. https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ how-we-deal-problems-road-network

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Systems Team at 09:45, Friday 9 May 2025

  • We are pleased to say that our contractor has now completed their work. If this issue reoccurs, please log a new report. You can visit our website to find out more about what we do. Thank you for using Fix My Street, your online reporting helps us deal with problems more efficiently, while keeping you informed.https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ how-we-deal-problems-road-network

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Systems Team at 10:45, Monday