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Large potholes on bend

Reported via desktop in the Potholes & road surface category anonymously at 10:20, Thursday 5 February 2026

Sent to Bath and North East Somerset Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 8843623.

The bend on Staples Hill has had problem with pot holes for years and I have reported it many times. Teams come out and fill potholes and as soon as it rains heavily they open up again. At present, there are a number of pot holes on the bend, but one in particular is about a metre long, 1/2 metre wide and 30 cm deep, and seems to be caused by subsidence of the road surface. It is right on the bend and cannot be seen, therefore it is particularly dangerous for cyclists and motorcyclists. Since this is a chronic problem over many years I request the whole bend be resurfaced which, in the long term, will save B&NES money. Thank you.

Updates

  • 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 10:20, Thursday 5 February 2026

  • Thank you for your report. After investigating, we have concluded that your issue does not require immediate attention. However, we have included this issue in our plans for future works.

    This means that your issue will be resolved during routine works scheduled for the area. We have now closed your report, but please visit our website to find out what we do and how we make our decisions https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ how-we-deal-problems-road-network

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by Systems Team at 16:14, Thursday 5 February 2026

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.