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Big pothole popped 2 of my tyres

Reported via desktop in the A pothole in road category anonymously at 10:45, Monday 12 January 2026 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Gloucestershire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8670933.

I believe this is the correct location but I don't live near there and I hit the pothole at night. I cannot tell you how wide or deep the pothole was just that it was sever enough to pop my front and rear passenger side tyres. Indeed at the next safest spot to pull over to check my car there was another gentleman pulled over with a popped tyre from the same pothole!

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a pothole.

    First, a safety inspector will visit the location to assess whether a repair needs to be completed and plan the work needed. Works are prioritised based on the urgency of the situation. The council aim to repair all significant potholes (more than 4cm deep and 30cm wide) within 28 days.

    In some cases a temporary repair will be needed, to make the area safe, then engineers will return to make a permanent repair.

    We will provide updates about this report.

    On our website you can read about five key actions we’re taking to strengthen the county’s roads. Visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/potholes to find out more.

    Thank you again for taking the time to report this issue.

    Highways Customer Services Team,
    Gloucestershire Highways

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 10:46, Monday 12 January 2026

  • This pothole report has now been passed to the Safety Inspection Team for assessment.

    A safety inspector will make an assessment of the work needed and they will consider a number of factors, including the flow of traffic and the size of the pothole.

    If repair work is required, the pothole will either be classed as urgent or will be put into a planned programme of works to ensure it is repaired as efficiently as possible. We aim to complete the repair work within 28 days.

    In some cases a temporary repair will be needed, to make the area safe, then engineers will return to make a permanent repair.

    An update on the outcome of the safety inspection will be provided.

    On our website you can read about five key actions we’re taking to strengthen the county’s roads by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/potholes.

    Thank you,
    Highways Customer Services Team,
    Gloucestershire Highways

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 15:46, Tuesday 13 January 2026

  • An inspection of this pothole has been carried out.

    While it does not meet our criteria for an urgent repair, it will continue to be monitored in routine road inspections. We would appreciate it if you could let us know if the situation deteriorates unexpectedly.

    You can find out more by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/potholes/frequently-asked-questions-faqs

    Information about the council's planned patching, resurfacing and maintenance works can be found online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.

    For detailed information about council inspections and repairs, that are carried out within national guidelines, please see the Highway Safety Inspection Policy by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/plans-policies-procedures-and-manuals/highways-policy-and-guidance-documents

    Thank you,

    Highways Customer Services Team,
    Gloucestershire Highways

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 14:25, Monday 19 January 2026

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