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Exposed ironwork

Reported via desktop in the Manhole category anonymously at 08:22, Friday 27 February 2026

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9008786.

The tarmac has failed around a manhole on the entrance to the roundabout at Wantage Lord Nelson leaving ironwork exposed and a pothole

Council ref: ENQ261088642

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  • Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 08:23, Friday 27 February 2026

  • The hole around the manhole is now bigger and the ironwork more prominent. Likely to puncture tyres or cause an accident for a motorbike or bicycle.

    Posted anonymously at 18:13, Tuesday 17 March 2026

  • Thank for you for your report, Oxfordshire County Council are receiving large volumes of enquiries at present. To assist us further with your enquiry, please could you provide an image of the issue including the surrounding area of its location as a benchmark. This information will support us in delivering a quicker and more effective service. PLEASE NOTE – Only take photographs where safe in doing so, please do not obstruct live traffic flows, step into a live carriageway, or put yourself at any risk in taking a photo. Thank you in advance for supporting the local community.

    Posted anonymously at 15:56, Wednesday 8 April 2026

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