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Low hanging cable obstructing links road

Reported in the Obstruction on a Road or Pavement category anonymously at 11:40, Wednesday 5 November 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1262712-D4X9R8.

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Cable hanging too low obstructing Links Road-

Danger to drivers & cyclists. Not visible enough to safely avoid an accident Can cause damage to tree and other properties Currently no wifi available for those of us working from home- is causing significant time waste and loss (might not be linked)

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting an obstruction on a road or pavement.

    A highway officer will visit to inspect the site within five working days. If we think the obstruction may be dangerous based on the information you give us, we aim to inspect the site within 2 hours. If we decide it is dangerous, we will resolve it within four hours after inspection. If it is not dangerous, we will resolve it within 28 days following the inspection.
    We can take legal action against people who cause obstructions to roads, pavements or footpaths.

    Did you know…?
    We dealt with 130 reports of building materials obstructing a road or pavement in 2024.

    Posted by Merton Council at 11:40, Wednesday 5 November 2025

  • No Action Required

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Merton Council at 14:36, Monday 10 November 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.