Cole bridge conduit blocked imminent repeat flooding risk
Sent to Gloucestershire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5814708.
The conduit tunnel under Cole Bridge has a pipe transecting the outlet and historic debris build up over I assume years of poor maintainance. My property at 14 Cheltenham Road completely flooded on the 28th of March at 2am. I have reported this to GCC and the EA. Neither have declared ownership or responsibility for the tunnel and it's maintenance. I have also already reported this to highways last week but no response? There is a distinct risk of repeat flooding again and a risk to life if someone attempts to free up debris that continues to enter tunnel and block its outflow, as happened on the 28th of March. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED FROM HIGHWAYS AS THE RIPERIAN OWNER OF THIS TUNNEL!
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Thank you for reporting a drainage or flooding issue.
We will investigate the issue. If additional clearance work is needed, the local highways team will prioritise the most urgent reports. Where possible, maintenance tasks will be grouped together in a schedule for efficiency.
Sometimes during periods of heavy rain, even a clear gully can be overwhelmed. Usually the water will drain away within an hour.
Every gully or drain the county council is responsible for is cleared at least once each year. Some drains in problem areas are cleared more frequently. You can find out more, including the gully emptying schedule on our website by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/road-maintenance
If your property is at risk of flooding please see the Flood Guide for advice and support by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flood-risk-management/flooding-information/flood-guide
If you are driving: please never ignore road closures or enter flood water. This could put you or others in danger and invalidate your insurance.
We will provide updates about this report. Thank you again for taking the time to report this issue.
Highways Customer Services Team,
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