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Collapsing Manhole

Reported via iOS in the Pavements/footpaths category anonymously at 08:48, Monday 20 April 2026

Sent to Reading Borough Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9320966.

Very dangerous pedestrian hazard. Manhole cover is disintegrating on the pavement. A hole is already opening up in the middle.

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  • Temporary cover with a cone to block the pavement for wheelchair users etc. has been in place for 3 weeks.

    Posted anonymously at 09:17, Monday 18 May 2026
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Still not fixed after two months!

    Posted anonymously at 09:45, Monday
    Still open, via questionnaire

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