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Collapsed drainage culvert,

Reported via desktop in the Passage-Obstructed/Overgrown category anonymously at 14:36, Thu 3 October 2024

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 6547868.

The knightly way from Fawsley to Preston capes crosses a drainage ditch at the marked location. This was an earth covered victorian brick culvert. The culvert though has collapsed resulting in a drop that walkers may not notice if walking this way in the dark. There is quite a drop with water flowing. Needs urgent response just in case someone falls into it by mistake as it is directly over the style as one heads towards preston capes from the fawsley side.

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  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:36, Thu 3 October 2024

  • Investigation: Ongoing - We can confirm that a letter has been sent to the Landowners. Once we have received further correspondence we will be able to advise better,
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:48, Thu 10 October 2024

  • I have walked this route today and can confirm this collapse represents a significant danger to walkers. Many will be unable to use the crossing at all now and there is no alternative route available. I urge that it be stressed to the landowner that immediate action is essential.

    Posted by Richard Bunce at 13:44, Sun 13 October 2024

  • Thank you for providing an update. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:44, Sun 13 October 2024

  • Investigation: Ongoing - We can confirm that a letter has been sent to the Landowners. Once we have received further correspondence we will be able to advise better,
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    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:25, Mon 14 October 2024

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 15:24, Thu 31 October 2024

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    Still no sign of any work being done. The situation is actually getting worse. I placed a homemade danger sign on the Fawsley side of the style as I was concerned but needs to be replaced as the ink has run. here are some snaps to emphasize the issue.

    Posted by Andy Nixon at 10:14, Sat 2 November 2024

  • Thank you for providing an update. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:14, Sat 2 November 2024

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, due to the further deterioration of the culvert at this location, we can confirm that this section of Footpath ET2 has now been temporarily closed to all users. Works to reinstate this crossing point will be undertaken when weather and ground conditions are suitable. Discussions are also ongoing with the landowner concerning the works that are required this this location. We will update you again once we have further information.
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:21, Thu 28 November 2024

  • Investigation: Completed (Fixed on site) - Thank you for your enquiry. Having worked in partnership with the landowner, we can confirm that the culvert at this location has now been replaced.
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    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:37, Wednesday 5 February 2025

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