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Deep pothole growing quickly

Reported via desktop in the Potholes & road surface category anonymously at 22:48, Tuesday 10 February 2026

Sent to Bath and North East Somerset Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8889367.

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This pothole appeared quickly in the site of a previous repair. It was marked for repair after the first photo but not repaired - the marking paint wore off. It is about 15 cm deep and has roughly doubled in area in two weeks. The surrounding material appears weak and likely also to break up. Many vehicles are driving through it since the road is very narrow (~4.5 m). The depth poses a risk of tyre/ wheel damage, and the loose chippings are a risk to pedestrians and two-wheelers.

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  • Thank you for your report. We will review the details you submitted and will inspect the site if necessary.

    We respond to 9 out of 10 reports of potholes and road surface issues within 10 working days, once we have decided on the best course of action. You can visit our website to find out what we do and why in some cases it can take longer than you might expect. https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ how-we-deal-problems-road-network

    You can support our investigation by providing as much detail as possible. If you can provide any extra information, please add an update to this report.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Systems Team at 22:49, Tuesday 10 February 2026

  • We are pleased to say that our contractor has now completed their work. If this issue reoccurs, please log a new report. You can visit our website to find out more about what we do. Thank you for using Fix My Street, your online reporting helps us deal with problems more efficiently, while keeping you informed.https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ how-we-deal-problems-road-network

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Systems Team at 14:07, Wednesday 11 February 2026

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 15:21, Wednesday 11 March 2026

  • The repairs were not good enough. You can't just drop some tarmac in the hole and hope for the best. The holes are opened back up again now causing damage to wheels and swerving in a dangerously thin stretch of road where traffic already struggles to avoid oncoming traffic.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted anonymously at 14:07, Tuesday 21 April 2026

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    Here are some photos of the current state of the holes and traffic having to go in the middle of the road to avoid them

    Posted anonymously at 17:47, Tuesday 21 April 2026

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    Photos posted earlier today relate to nearby potholes at 15 and 17 Charlton Road; see other reports.

    The repair to the original deep pothole at 21 Charlton Road is holding well so far. However the double yellow lines have not yet been re-instated. These would help draw attention to the narrow width of the road.

    Posted anonymously at 23:23, Tuesday 21 April 2026

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