Fixed
Near the buss stop, people waiting for the buss get splashed of dirty water because the drains are blocked.
Reported via desktop in the The drain is blocked category anonymously at 08:44, Friday 6 September 2024
Sent to Gloucestershire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6442204.
Buss stop opposite to 22 Dursley Road. GL116PN. In the morning children used this bus stop, there are few issues here, the drain blocked is only one of these, as the kids are waiting for the bus they get splashed with dirty water by the cars passing by at 40 speed. Other issues here is the Bus stop is not marked, the foot path and the bus stop sign are obstructed by the hedge and overgrown vegetation.
Updates
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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,
Gloucestershire HighwaysPosted by Gloucestershire County Council at 08:44, Friday 6 September 2024
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State changed to: Investigating
Updated by Gloucestershire County Council at 10:02, Friday 6 September 2024
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State changed to: Action scheduled
Updated by Gloucestershire County Council at 15:04, Friday 6 September 2024
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I am pleased to inform you this drainage issue has been resolved.
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
Sometimes during periods of heavy rain, even a clear gully can be overwhelmed. Usually the water will drain away within an hour.
If you are concerned about 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
Thank you,
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire HighwaysState changed to: Fixed
Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 09:08, Tuesday 10 September 2024
If the issue is still ongoing, you can make a new report in the same location.