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Extensive pothole

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Reported via desktop in the Other category anonymously at 15:08, Fri 13 December 2024

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council and Vale of White Horse District Council less than a minute later

A massive pothole causing catastrophic damage to my husbands car last night, requiring recovery of the vehicle. The wheel was severely damaged and tyre punctured. We live in South Wales and he was only on this road (B4019) because the M4 had been closed. Pin may not be in exact location and pothole was concealed with water. He was travelling from Highworth towards Faringdon and the pothole was around 2 miles from Faringdon. It has taken him most of the day today to sort the damage to his car, costing close to £200.

Council ref: ENQ241027678

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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 15:09, Fri 13 December 2024
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 by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:01, Mon 16 December 2024
I hit this massive pothole while approaching Faringdon on Friday 13th December. It totaled my two passenger-side tyres and damaged the front wheel. I am awaiting further investigation to see if there has been damage to my axle or other elements.

Posted anonymously at 12:26, Mon 16 December 2024
You have asked for photos, but we are not local to the area any more and the incident happened at night when it was dark so do not have photos. My husbands main concern was trying to limp his car to a safe location to stop and get assistance.

Posted anonymously at 14:31, Mon 16 December 2024
Thank you for your enquiry. We have investigated your report and it has been actioned to be fixed.

State changed to: Action scheduled

Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 08:14, Tuesday 14 January 2025

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