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10m South of 20-22 and 25 Leighton Road ///cape.zeal.punk

Reported via mobile in the Surface cover category anonymously at 19:45, Tue 3 September 2024

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 410955.

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A tilting, poorly seated manhole cover that looks flat until cycled or driven over, then tips dangerously creating an edge that could unseat cyclists and creates loud banging every time a vehicle passes. It is a busy road so noise can be heard within surrounding properties all through the day and night at a rate of 2-3 per minute at peak times. It affects at least 11 properties within a 60yd radius preventing residents sleeping and causing disruption during the day. Should be an easy fix. No utility company branding visible. Thank you.

Updates

  • Not at intervention level. Thank you for submitting your Highways report.
    Due to current budget constraints, we are having to prioritise repairs for defects that pose higher risks in accordance with our Network Management Maintenance Plan assessment criteria, the details of which can be found online http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ transport/ roads-strategies/ highways-asset-management.aspx

    After inspecting the reported issue, our engineers have determined that this doesn't currently feature as a priority for repair. Rest assured, we'll continue to monitor the defect during future inspections. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your report.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:36, Mon 16 September 2024

  • Another customer called regarding this manhole cover.
    Customer advised that the noise doesn't let the residents sleep.
    Customer said that this affects their mental health and it's been like this for 6 months.

    Please can this be looked into as soon as possible.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 16:28, Tue 15 October 2024

  • Due to current budget restraints we are not able to action this at the moment. We will look to in the future. Thank you for submitting your Highways report.
    Due to current budget constraints, we are having to prioritise repairs for defects that pose higher risks in accordance with our Network Management Maintenance Plan assessment criteria, the details of which can be found online http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ transport/ roads-strategies/ highways-asset-management.aspx

    After inspecting the reported issue, our engineers have determined that this doesn't currently feature as a priority for repair. Rest assured, we'll continue to monitor the defect during future inspections. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your report.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 13:54, Mon 21 October 2024

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