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A large rock on the side of the road between upper soudley and Blackpool bridge

Reported via mobile in the Missing/broken/rocking/unstable slab category by John Belcher at 10:34, Monday 2 February 2026

Sent to Gloucestershire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8819055.

A large rock stuck up on the side of the road between Upper Soudley and Blackpool Bridge.It shredded my front tyre on the passenger side as I overtook another large vehicle coming the other way. The rock has been painted red by a local person but is still difficult to avoid .

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

    Should the issue pose an immediate danger to public safety such as:-
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    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 10:34, Monday 2 February 2026