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Inappropriate Pothole Repairs

Reported via mobile in the Potholes and maintenance category anonymously at 11:27, Wednesday 29 January 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7051819.

A previously potholed section of NCN 544 has recently been 'repaired' using very coarse aggregate (within the last 2-3 weeks). Apparently the same was done last summer and caused the same issue.

While this solution is suitable for heavy farm vehicles it has rendered the track unusable for anything but the most robust mountain bikes. This is a problem because the track is mainly used by cycle commuters who wish to bypass the busy main roads in the area.

While the previous potholes were an issue, they were easy enough to avoid on a bicycle, whereas the aggregate now covers the complete width of the track for approximately 100m. There is no option to divert around.

I have checked with SusTrans and this section of the National Cycle Network is not owned or maintained by them.

It would be useful if the aggregate could be cleared and the potholes repaired by an appropriate means (or the whole section of track is resurfaced).

Council ref: ENQ251033304

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  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:27, Wednesday 29 January 2025

  • Thank for you for your report, Oxfordshire County Council are receiving large volumes of enquiries at present. To assist us further with your enquiry, please could you provide an image of the issue including the surrounding area of its location as a benchmark. This information will support us in delivering a quicker and more effective service. PLEASE NOTE – Only take photographs where safe in doing so, please do not obstruct live traffic flows, step into a live carriageway, or put yourself at any risk in taking a photo. Thank you in advance for supporting the local community.

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 12:30, Thursday 30 January 2025

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    Please see attached images as requested. The first image shows an example of the typical coarse, sharp aggregate that's been used for the repair. The second image shows the track itself.

    Posted anonymously at 13:22, Tuesday 4 February 2025

  • Thank you for your report. Based on our assessment, the highlighted area does not currently meet the criteria for immediate intervention under our Highway Safety Inspection Policy. However, rest assured that we will continue to monitor this location during our routine statutory inspections. If you observe any deterioration or worsening of the issue, please feel free to open a new report. For further information on highway repairs and our risk assessment process, you can visit the Oxfordshire County Council’s website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ residents/ roads-and-transport/ street-maintenance-z/ road-repairs. Not adopted highway

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 13:03, Wednesday 12 March 2025

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