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Andy B
Moderator
New Zealand
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 Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 10:48:54
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Once again Wares method of fire fighting road repairs has brought about a dangerous condition again!
At the end of Westmill road heading east where the cemetery ends the previously cold filled hole has opened up again but bigger than before. With the amount of traffic including heavy lorries and buses going through this narrow section you would have thought the council would repair it in the correct way.
So beware if you are coming into Ware from the A10/A602 when you get to Watton Road take care this hole is big enough to cause damage to your vehicle. |
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John_D
Average Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 11:37:40
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Originally posted by Andy B
Once again Wares method of fire fighting road repairs has brought about a dangerous condition again!
At the end of Westmill road heading east where the cemetery ends the previously cold filled hole has opened up again but bigger than before. With the amount of traffic including heavy lorries and buses going through this narrow section you would have thought the council would repair it in the correct way.
So beware if you are coming into Ware from the A10/A602 when you get to Watton Road take care this hole is big enough to cause damage to your vehicle.
'Funny' you should mention this, I 'found' it at about 3am this morning , I wondered what the hell the front n/s front wheel had dropped into! I suppose I'd better check the tyre and wheel this morning |
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Andy B
Moderator
New Zealand
3159 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 12:08:17
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| I believe John that if any damage has been caused you can claim from the council, I would get pictorial evidence if you do. |
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Craig
Project Leader
United Kingdom
2312 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 18:36:29
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My car found that hole last night on the way home - what a shock when you see it coming too late to do anything to avoid it.
This morning, the rear brakes have locked on the car.
I wonder if this is related? I'll have to ask the chaps at Autocare if they can suggest a cause. |
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Scottman
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 23:35:10
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| Hoe Lane is breaking up as you near the Rugby Club, coming out of town. I hit a big hole there this morning (full of water so I didn't see it) and my teeth are still rattling.... |
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Andy B
Moderator
New Zealand
3159 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 12:34:41
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Originally posted by Scottman
Hoe Lane is breaking up as you near the Rugby Club, coming out of town. I hit a big hole there this morning (full of water so I didn't see it) and my teeth are still rattling....
This is a Ware wide problem and maybe it should be an election issue!
The Westmill Road pothole has had a temporary fill, I hope its temporary, although the smaller of the two holes has not. I hope they are going to dig it up and repair it properly but I doubt it. |
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Darrellh
Average Member
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 16:21:28
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Scouter
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1287 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 09:54:02
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I took pictures of Wulfrath Way/ Quincy Road and Heath Drive to the Highways lot via email and shortly afterwards the former gets re-surfaced and the latter gets a makeover.
Result or coincidence I don't know, but it's worth a try. |
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whittall
Average Member
United Kingdom
139 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 11:33:26
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I was under the impression that the coucil are not liable for any damage caused by bad road/pavement up to the point they are notified of the problem.
That being true make sure you report potholes etc to the council, they will soon repair it to avoid liability. |
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Andy B
Moderator
New Zealand
3159 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 11:52:56
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| I think everyone should take a look at their road and report anything that needs attention maybe the authorities will get the message. |
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JuNu
Junior Member
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 12:24:36
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The one outside subway was there last year and patched-up, goes to show that quick fixes don't help long term. Perhaps we could compile a list of road issues and submit to Herts council. I'll start :)
- Railway Bridge (where they have now put a 'Ramp' sign).
- The majority of Watton Road.
- Church Street, from the High Street to Crib Street (also 'fixed' last year).
- Hoe Lane near the Rugby Club, coming out of town.
- Fanhams Road is looking more like a dry river bed
* Added Scottman's issue, added Fanhams Road. |
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JuNu
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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kevinyeah
Senior Member
United Kingdom
570 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 15:13:27
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| saw the one outside subway this morning... probably the deepest one i have ever seen! |
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Scottman
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 15:30:14
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Well it would be, wouldn't it, outside Subway ?  |
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jayner
Junior Member
United Kingdom
59 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 15:46:22
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| Fanhams Road is looking more like a dry river bed than a road, I feel for the motorcyclists in Ware. |
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AThomas
Average Member
United Kingdom
311 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 20:08:13
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I've just hit that pothole outside Subway!
My car is now booked in for an inspection on Wednesday, to rule out damage to 2 x 225 tyres, 2 expensive alloy wheels, and the suspension too. If there is any damage I will have a report written up and the council will have a claim.
I wish somebody had put a cone or something onto the road to warn drivers of it looming - very difficult to see at night, even when you are only doing 20mph.
Wish I had read this thread in full now before driving through the high street this evening! |
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REG
Senior Member
United Kingdom
529 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 21:27:40
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| Yeah lovely - hit the hole today and now have lovely rattle from my car and a great back ache to match!!!! OK its my fault for having a sports car but then when I purchased it some four years ago I thought our road were MANTAINED!!!!! So what is Council Tax and Road Tax for????? |
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FurtiveBertie
WoLFer
United Kingdom
682 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 22:36:55
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I hit the hole outside Subway too.
As I went out the other side, my mind was recalling this thread (moments too late, of course.)
Damn.
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patthefatcat
WoLFer
United Kingdom
627 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 23:03:56
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Originally posted by REG
Yeah lovely - hit the hole today and now have lovely rattle from my car and a great back ache to match!!!! OK its my fault for having a sports car but then when I purchased it some four years ago I thought our road were MANTAINED!!!!! So what is Council Tax and Road Tax for?????
road tax pays the wages of those who collect it, im sure you are happy to keep them employed |
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Wares dangerous roads
