Fixed
Numerous dangerous potholes
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 4603512.
There are a number of dangerous potholes in Chequers Lane, Prestwood. They are large enough to break an ankle in. One of them even has a road cone in it, it is so large. They are a particular hazard to cyclists and pedestrians, especially in the dark. The whole road needs to be inspected. Several are near where the footpath emerges that leads from the High Street. They need to be mended as a priority please before someone has a serious accident.
Updates
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This has been passed to the local area technician to investigate the enquiry/issue regarding a pothole/road surface.
During winter months we receive a very high number of reports regarding potholes or a poor road surface, it's easy to assume that potholes are formed due to roads being poorly maintained but that is not usually the case. There are many factors that can cause potholes, particularly during the winter months when water seeps in through cracks in the road surface, collecting underneath and when the water freezes, it expands and creates cracks in the road surface.
Our priority is always the safety of road users, so in some cases during busy periods a permanent repair is not always possible immediately. However, temporary repairs are a way to ensure the area is safe until such times as we can return to make a permanent repair.
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Update
We have completed our inspection of the issue and have made arrangements for it to be resolved within five working days.
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Update
We are very pleased to tell you that the issue reported has now been resolved.
Alongside our safety inspection policy, reports from the public help us to keep the roads in Buckinghamshire safe.
This report is now closed to updates. You can make a new report in the same location.