Fixed
Very large pothole Northumberland Ave - cars are swerving across road to avoid it
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5496403.
There has been a very large pothole in the middle of Northumberland avenue for a number of weeks. I drive down this road a few times each week and have seen cars and vans driving on the opposite side of the road to try and avoid the hole. This is very unsafe for all road users.
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
The issue/defect has been made safe with a temporary repair. A permanent repair will be made when resource is available.
Please be assured, we will continue to monitor the area in line with our Highways Safety Inspection Policy.
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.