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Dangerous collapsing metal cover

Reported via iOS in the Road surface category anonymously at 09:28, Thu 23 November 2023

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5244357.

This metal cover is collapsing and the road surfacing is lifting when a car goes over it. It will collapse in minutes or hours

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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.

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 09:28, Thu 23 November 2023

  • Update - We have carried out an inspection of the area and our assessment is that this issue is the responsibility of the Utility Company (Water board, BT, gas etc) We have reported the issue on your behalf to the relevant company responsible for that location. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. To ensure the report is actioned as quickly as possible by the Utility Company, you are able to report these issues directly to them. To assist you, below are the contact details for the utility companies operating in Buckinghamshire.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 15:58, Thu 11 January 2024

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