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Jagged-edged pothole of around 4 metres in length and 1 metre wide.

Reported via desktop in the Pothole category anonymously at 17:07, Sunday 15 February 2026

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later

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The pothole on Marston Road is the largest of a series of craters that now line the road (heading away from Headley Way toward Crotch Crescent). It has been here for months, but has now increased in size due to rain and tarmac disintegration. It is surrounding by large chunks of concrete and tarmac, debris that poses an immediate threat to vehicles, and (if propelled by tires a threat to cyclists and pedestrians). There is now no way drivers can safely manoeuvre past this hazard without steering into the oncoming cycle lane. This pothole therefore poses a serious and immediate threat both motorists and to cyclists alike.

Council ref: ENQ261084765

Updates

  • 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 17:07, Sunday 15 February 2026

  • The newly inputted cycle track has forced drivers to drive in the gutter. The gutter was not built to withstand the weight of vehicles driving over it and this has resulted in damage to the edge of the road and has caused a large pothole which is increasingly dangerous for all road users. This has resulted in damage to cars. Suggest re-assessing the road and if work can be done so it can withstand the weight of cars in future.

    Posted anonymously at 13:50, Monday 16 February 2026

  • This pothole completely destroyed my tyre on Sunday evening. It is completely unavoidable due to the bollards from the cycle lane.

    Posted anonymously at 14:48, Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Thank you for your enquiry. We have investigated your report and it has been actioned to be fixed.

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 10:15, Monday

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