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Tarmac covering cobble stones causing surface water flooding

Reported via desktop in the Potholes and Surface Problems category anonymously at 15:54, Wed 22 October 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1261471-P4R9W6.

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I'm reporting poor drainage on Hardy Road approx. between numbers 81 and 91 due to the covering of the road curb cobble stones with tarmac since the last road resurfacing. This stops rain water from flowing into the gully drain causing accumulation of surface water. Can the tarmac be removed from the curb cobble stones to facilitate water flow as it was before the road resurfacing. Thank you.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a pothole or road surface problem.

    We’ll inspect it within five working days. 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…?
    In our 2025-26 budget, we are investing £3.7 million in fixing and maintaining our roads and pavements.

    Posted by Merton Council at 15:54, Wed 22 October 2025

  • We've asked our contractor to repair the defect.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Merton Council at 09:48, Friday 16 January 2026

  • This problem has been fixed.

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Merton Council at 11:04, Wednesday 1 July 2026

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