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On Bushey Road (A298) wobbly manhole cover right across from Bushey Court flats

Reported via mobile in the Faulty Manhole Cover on a Road category anonymously at 21:40, Wednesday 14 January 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1269304-N0M4F5.

Hi. For the past two weeks on the A298 carriageway heading west/southwest toward Raynes Park High School there has been a loose wobbly manhole cover or some other type of wobbly cover that makes a very audible noise as cars are constantly driving over it day and night. I can’t get close enough to read what it says on the cover as traffic is too busy there. It is almost directly opposite Bushey Court Flats where I live. Approximate coordinates are (51.4070173, -0.2284695) The noise makes it difficult to sleep at night.

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 21:40, Wednesday 14 January 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 21:43, Wednesday 14 January 2026

  • Good day, the cover is still loose and the noise is getting worse. Kindly update if you have any further info.

    Posted anonymously at 09:26, Wednesday 4 February 2026

  • No new updates from council/utility company. Noise only getting worse the more heavy vehicles drive over it. Affects quality of sleep and ability to WFH.

    Posted anonymously at 09:12, Thursday
    Still open, via questionnaire

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