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Pavement Damage By Tree Roots

Reported in the Damaged Footway category anonymously at 14:51, Saturday 6 June 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1285396-S3W2N8.

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Across Strathear Road there are several over grown tree roots which have damaged the pavement

This is a health and safety hazard particularly for wheel chair users and mums with prams

Sections of the pavement are no longer fit for purpose

Please send your health and safety supervisors to assess the condition of the damage caused by trees to the pavement

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a damaged pavement.

    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 14:51, Saturday 6 June 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 14:54, Saturday 6 June 2026

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