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Weeds growing through new tarmac
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The A44 between Yarnton and Pear Tree has new pavements/cycle paths on both sides, following 2023 roadworks. Over the last few weeks, weeds have begun to break the surface of the tarmac and grow through it. This is obviously permanent damage, and once the tarmac if pierced, the holes will only get larger, through weed expansion and freeze/thaw. Obviously, this would not happen if the work had been completed properly. The work done appears to have been sub-standard, and OCC needs to get the contractors back, at their own expense, while it is still clear that this is a defect in the work.
Council ref: ENQ241006902
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Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
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The location is wrongly showing as by the Turnpike. The incident occurs along the length of the pavements, but from the other side of the railway bridge.
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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.
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Thank you for your report. Based on our assessment, the highlighted area does not currently meet the criteria for immediate intervention under our Highway Safety Inspection Policy. However, rest assured that we will continue to monitor this location during our routine statutory inspections. If you observe any deterioration or worsening of the issue, please feel free to open a new report. For further information on highway repairs and our risk assessment process, you can visit the Oxfordshire County Council’s website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ residents/ roads-and-transport/ street-maintenance-z/ road-repairs
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