Closed
Blocked drain contributing to water leak down the hill
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council 1 minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8403718.
At this time of year there is usually water running from the drain cover under the hedge on Denton Hill. It was reported repeatedly on this site last year (November 2024 onwards), but not fixed. When it gets to freezing temperatures later in the winter it becomes treacherous and may lead to accidents. It has been checked by Thames Water (who said not their issue), a drainage cleaning company and now a drainage specialist. All say it is a highways issue and is due to the blocked drain caused by debris backing up the pipes further uphill, which need to be cleared to allow water to run freely through the drainage system. Would it be possible to look at this while through traffic is already reduced due to Denton Lane being closed while Thames Water carry out works, and before we reach winter and the temperatures really drop? Thank you
Council ref: ENQ251064190
Asset ID: 290066874
Updates
-
Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
-
To my knowledge, this problem has still not been looked at, the drains are still blocked and the overflow water is now causing icy and dangerous conditions, not just for local residents, but also other road users taking a shortcut through Cuddesdon and Denton. Please see the ice patch in photo. I have read that DrainLine has been working on clearing drains, gullies and manholes across the county thanks to additional funding approved by the Lib Dems, might we be added to that list? Thank you
-
Thank you for starting the process of clearing the drains.
-
Thank you for your report. We have concluded our assessment and closed this report.
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.