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Deep pothole and exposed steel expansion joint

Reported via mobile in the Pothole category anonymously at 20:02, Tuesday 4 February 2025

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later

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On 1 January 2025, my vehicle sustained severe and catastrophic damage to the front right suspension after striking a concealed and dangerously deep pothole, located adjacent to an exposed bridge steel expansion joint. This positioning presents a severe risk of direct impact with perpendicular steel, significantly exacerbating the danger to road users. Approximately two weeks later, a repair crew presumably associated with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) carried out a wholly inadequate attempt at repair by merely placing loose tarmac debris into the pothole, akin to assembling a jigsaw puzzle. This method is entirely unacceptable as a permanent solution, and the ongoing presence of this hazardous defect poses a serious risk of substantial vehicle damage and potential personal injury to other road users.

Council ref: ENQ251034777

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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 20:02, Tuesday 4 February 2025

  • On 19 Feb 2025, my vehicle sustained severe and catastrophic damage to the front left tyre, this has damaged the wheel arch.

    Posted anonymously at 09:28, Wednesday 19 February 2025

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