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Drain cover loose

Reported via iOS in the Damaged or Missing Gully Grid category anonymously at 13:47, Mon 22 December 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1267225-M5V0K6.

At the junction of Grand Drive and Meadoview Road the Thames water drain cover is loose plus the tarmac looks like is sinking exposing the drain. It makes a metallic noise every time a vehicle goes on top and it’s dangerous to cars but especially bikes as it could damage the wheels and create an accident.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a damaged or missing gully grid.

    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 gave 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.

    Did you know…?
    We manage and maintain 17,900 road gullies across the borough. All high-risk gullies in areas known to have flooding issues are cleaned at least once a year and all other gullies are cleaned bi-annually.

    Posted by Merton Council at 13:47, Mon 22 December 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 14:19, Monday 19 January 2026

  • The problem still there. The tarmac around the drain is sinking even more.

    Posted anonymously at 21:48, Tuesday 27 January 2026

  • The problem still there, has not been inspected and the hole next to the drain cover is getting bigger and deeper.

    Posted anonymously at 14:46, Monday 16 February 2026
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Not fixed and no updates.

    Posted anonymously at 15:21, Monday 16 March 2026
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 16:27, Monday

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