Action scheduled
Measured 4 ft X 1.5 foot Swanbourne Road
Reported via desktop in the Pothole category anonymously at 21:36, Sat 14 January 2023
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 4129697.
The road from the A413 towards Swanbourne is particularly bad at present. There are multiple deep potholes on both sides of the road. It was not safe to photograph all of the potholes - one of the worst is right on the turn into the B road from the A413. I am attaching the pothole that I believe caused my damaged tyre, but there are over 6 potholes on that road that are deep and dangerous and need urgent repair. As a result of the damage, I have been without a car for 4 days whilst I await repair. I will be looking to Bucks CC for reimbursement of the tyre repair only, not the loss of wages. I look forward to your response and attention to this matter. This road is a busy road and the issues really do need addressing. Kind regards, Gary Paul
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 forces up the road surface in through 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 21:36, Sat 14 January 2023
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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.
State changed to: Action scheduled
Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 09:29, Mon 16 January 2023
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