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Large, deep pothole on Southmead Road on left of carriageway heading out of Bristol (just before entrance to BAWA Sports Complex).

Reported via desktop in the Pothole large category anonymously at 14:07, Thursday 16 April 2026 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Bristol City Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9304525.

This pothole has been apparent for at least two months and is potentially dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians (especially when dark) as well as damaging for vehicles and cycles.

Updates

  • A new enquiry has been raised for this issue.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 14:07, Thursday 16 April 2026

  • This issue is currently under investigation. We'll provide updates on the outcome as soon as we can.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 14:56, Thursday 16 April 2026

  • This issue has been reallocated to the relevant officer or team for action. They'll update you on progress.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 21:08, Wednesday 22 April 2026

  • It may not be very wide but it's VERY deep. The depth doesn't come across in this photo but if a cyclist went over it I don't think their wheel would come out again. Please address urgently. Road is too busy to take a decent photo.

    Posted anonymously at 17:26, Tuesday 5 May 2026

  • This issue is currently under investigation. We'll provide updates on the outcome as soon as we can.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 13:54, Friday 29 May 2026

  • This issue requires further investigation. We'll provide updates on the outcome in due course.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 11:22, Wednesday 17 June 2026

  • This issue is currently under investigation. We'll provide updates on the outcome as soon as we can.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 13:28, Wednesday 17 June 2026

  • We've referred the issue externally for appropriate action to be taken, as it's not something Bristol City Council is responsible for.

    Posted by Bristol City Council at 14:11, Thursday 2 July 2026

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