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The storm drain at the entrance to our property, 24 Redmarley Road, is blocked with gravel and requires clearing to allow the water to flow freely. We keep the drain cover clear of sticks and leaves. We rod with a metal stake to push through built up silt but we cannot clear the gravel which is now about 24 inches deep in the drain. We reported this last year and were told that crews had been assigned but this drain has not been cleared in at least the past four years.
Sent to Gloucestershire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6630500.
The drain is immediately to the left of the entrance to 24 Redmarley Road, Newent, GL18 1LJ. What3Words location: ///discussed.signature.steaming
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,
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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 Highways
If the issue is still ongoing, you can make a new report in the same location.