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The drain is blocked problem
FixMyStreet ref: 7121619.
Please can I bring to your urgent attention to a highway issue in Tewkesbury Road, Upleadon. The location is – coming from the Newent to Upleadon direction, past Bullar Tree Kennels on the left, to a field gateway on the left just beyond. Water from the field currently is running off directly into the road, and a significant hole is apparent which is deep and has the potential to seriously damage a car wheel/axle. Our Parish Chairman who lives nearby has advised that there used to be a ditch where the water ran into and then under a pipe in the road, but this has long been overgrown by a hedge and is no longer capable of dealing with the water that is being discharged from the field onto the road.
The Parish Chairman – has asked if a Highway representative would make early contact with him – his telephone number is ... and he would be happy to meet with them on site to discuss the problem in full and to hopefully rectify this currently dangerous situation
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Thank you for reporting a drainage or flooding issue.
We will investigate the issue. If additional clearance work is needed, the local highways team will prioritise the most urgent reports. Where possible, maintenance tasks will be grouped together in a schedule for efficiency.
Sometimes during periods of heavy rain, even a clear gully can be overwhelmed. Usually the water will drain away within an hour.
Every gully or drain the county council is responsible for is cleared at least once each year. Some drains in problem areas are cleared more frequently. You can find out more, including the gully emptying schedule on our website by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/road-maintenance
If your property is at risk of flooding please see the Flood Guide for advice and support by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flood-risk-management/flooding-information/flood-guide
If you are driving: please never ignore road closures or enter flood water. This could put you or others in danger and invalidate your insurance.
We will provide updates about this report. Thank you again for taking the time to report this issue.
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire Highways -
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