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Tree/bush branches encroaching into road on a blind bend opposite side to existing fallen branches on opposite side of the road

Reported via iOS in the Tree causing damage/obstruction to pavement or road category by Bev Brown at 13:20, Wednesday 11 February 2026

Sent to Gloucestershire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8893662.

There is a tree or bush sticking out into the road on the bend on Tait’s hill in the area on what 3 words location lousy.selects.outline This is causing large traffic such as buses and Lorrie’s to have cross the white line going down the hill on a blind bend, whilst there is also a large bit of tree down on the other side of the road near it causing traffic coming up the hill having to go out round it. If vehicles going up and going down,reach this blind bend at the same time this could cause a head on crash.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting this issue. It has now been logged.

    Should the issue pose an immediate danger to public safety such as:-
    •Objects on the highway network (i.e. a fallen tree)
    •Faulty temporary or permanent traffic lights (i.e. stuck on red)
    •Exposed cables
    •Multiple street lighting faults
    •Flooded roads
    •Potholes over 75mm deep •Manhole/Metal Cover (i.e. missing or dangerous) please call our emergency number 08000 514 514.

    We will provide you with an update within ten working days, however, our aim is to keep you informed of progress within five working days, whenever possible.
    Highways Customer Services Team Gloucestershire Highways

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 13:20, Wednesday 11 February 2026

  • This report has now been passed to the Highways team for assessment.

    If repair work is required, it 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.

    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 issue will be provided.

    On our website you can find out about planned work to maintain and improve Gloucestershire's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.

    Thank you,

    Highways Customer Services Team,
    Gloucestershire Highways

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 10:11, Thursday 12 February 2026

  • Work to repair this issue has been planned and will take place as soon as possible.

    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 let you know when the work is complete.

    On our website you can find out how Gloucestershire County Council is investing to improve the county's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways

    Thank you,

    Highways Customer Services Team,
    Gloucestershire Highways

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 09:47, Monday 23 February 2026

  • I am pleased to inform you this issue has now been repaired. Thank you again for bringing it to our attention.

    Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for almost 6,000km of roads and each one is routinely inspected. However, issues can develop quickly and residents can help by reporting problems online.

    On our website you can find out how Gloucestershire County Council is investing to improve the county's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.

    Thank you,
    Highways Customer Services Team,
    Gloucestershire Highways

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 12:50, Thursday

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