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B530 btween Stewartby Way and Bedford Road (see marked up map)
Reported via desktop in the Kerbs category anonymously at 10:28, Monday 12 August 2024
Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 410213.
I would like to highlight damage caused by recent verge cutting to the kerbing along a particular stretch of the B530 between Stewartby Way and Bedford Road (Houghton Conquest). I was travelling along the B530 recently when the verge was being cut but had to avoid large lumps of kerbing which had broken away (probably as the grass cutter vehicle was travelling northbound along the B530 verge) and were scattered all over the road. The lumps were brick size and could have potentially caused serious damage and/or injury. I now note they have been pushed to the roadside awaiting the same fate again when the verge is cut or a car gets very close to the edge.
I ask that the area is inspected and debris removed and repairs initiated to the kerbing. Also, it would be prudent to instruct the verge cutter personnel to clear up any road debris after cutting to avoid potential damage/injury.
The map attached shows the area in question. Please can you advise of your actions?
Updates
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Thank you for your Highways report.
We are currently assessing the matter and further information is currently being collated to assist us.
Many thanks,
Central Bedfordshire Council HighwaysState changed to: In progress
Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 07:59, Tuesday 13 August 2024
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Customer email forwarded to area PO for supporting evidence and information.
State changed to: Open
Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 15:46, Tuesday 13 August 2024
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Thank you for submitting your Highways report.
Due to current budget constraints, we are having to prioritise repairs for defects that pose higher risks in accordance with our Network Management Maintenance Plan assessment criteria, the details of which can be found online http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ transport/ roads-strategies/ highways-asset-management.aspxAfter inspecting the reported issue, our engineers have determined that this doesn't currently feature as a priority for repair. Rest assured, we'll continue to monitor the defect during future inspections. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your report.
Many thanks,
Central Bedfordshire Council HighwaysState changed to: No further action
Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 08:23, Wednesday 14 August 2024
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