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Damage around manhole cover outside Miles Road (northbound) bus stop

Reported via mobile in the Faulty Manhole Cover on a Road category anonymously at 08:35, Tue 7 October 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1259838-J4Z6D1.

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There is a big hole where the tarmac has fallen away from the corner of the manhole cover. It doesnt look very safe.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a faulty manhole cover.

    We will inspect it within five working days to determine if the problem is with the cover itself or the road. If the cover is the problem, we will contact the utility company to repair the defect.
    If the road is damaged, repairs are usually carried out within 28 days following inspection.
    If we decide it’s an emergency we will make it safe within 4 hours following the inspection.

    Did you know…?
    We reported 530 damaged manhole covers to utility companies in 2024.

    Posted by Merton Council at 08:35, Tue 7 October 2025

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