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Road Surface Deteriorating owing to Heavy Electric Buses
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Because of parked cars on the road the buses generally have to move across and this is cauaing the road to deteriorate. The problem is the electric buses are around 30% heavier than their diesel predecessors causing the road to deteriorate quicker. The main issue for residents is the "bump", "thump" that the buses make over the damaged surface which could cause vibration damage to properties. The damage itself may not meet your criteria for repair in terms of severity, but in terms of potential damage to property it should be prioritised. Ultimately the whole road from Laburnham Road to Cumnor Hill needs resurfacing. It's interesting that Laburnham Road was completely resurface some years agio and is holding up a lot better despite seeing the same number of buses every day.
Council ref: ENQ261074465
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Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
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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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