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Recurring potholes & drainage failure on Canterbury road

Reported in the Potholes and Surface Problems category anonymously at 21:57, Thursday 22 January 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1270262-L7B2V6.

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Multiple deep potholes with standing water adjacent to kerb and drain. Depth obscured by water creates a hazard to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Evidence of repeated failed patching suggests sub-base failure and drainage issues rather than surface wear. Location forces cyclists into carriageway to avoid defect. This requires urgent attention and temporary mitigation before scheduled repair on 16 Feb.

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 21:57, Thursday 22 January 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 22:00, Thursday 22 January 2026

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

    Posted by Merton Council at 17:37, Friday 23 January 2026

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