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Water Constantly Running Down the Road
Reported via desktop in the Potholes / Highway Condition category anonymously at 10:38, Thursday 8 May 2025
Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7538955.
There has been an issue with water running down School Road towards the Crossroads with Butchers Lane/Banbury Lane for years.
It is worse in winter when temperatures are lower and the weather is wetter as evaporation cannot easily occur.
I suspect that there is a leak or loose joint in a water pipe that is causing water to rise up to surface then run downhill. Similar to the issue on another pipe just down the corner on Butchers Lane that was recently repaired by Anglian Water.
Have also logged this as an issue with Anglian Water on their website
AW Ref Number: 27469389
Can we ensure that a long lasting permemant repair is finally implemented for this issue and certainly before winter as the water freezes over to black ice and becomes a dangerous hazard on the road.
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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 10:38, Thursday 8 May 2025
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Investigation: Ongoing
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:55, Thursday 8 May 2025
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the flooding has been assessed and requires a Priority 4 response. We will schedule drainage investigation work to be completed within 26 weeks. When the investigation has been completed, we will inform you of our findings and course of action. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 is 47 days.
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:18, Friday 9 May 2025
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