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Unprotected open excavation.

Reported via mobile in the A pothole in pavement category anonymously at 13:03, Sun 19 October 2025

Sent to Gloucestershire County Council 1 minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8313478.

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Telecommunications or electricity company has failed to protect the excavation adequately. No permit board displayed, barriers not weighted.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting this issue. It has now been logged.

    Should the issue pose an immediate danger to public safety such as:-
    •Objects on the highway network (i.e. a fallen tree)
    •Faulty temporary or permanent traffic lights (i.e. stuck on red)
    •Exposed cables
    •Multiple street lighting faults
    •Flooded roads
    •Potholes over 75mm deep •Manhole/Metal Cover (i.e. missing or dangerous) please call our emergency number 08000 514 514.

    We will provide you with an update within ten working days, however, our aim is to keep you informed of progress within five working days, whenever possible.
    Highways Customer Services Team Gloucestershire Highways

    Posted by Gloucestershire County Council at 13:04, Sun 19 October 2025

  • State changed to: Closed

    Updated by Gloucestershire County Council at 10:30, Friday 9 January 2026

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