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Pavement damaged by roots

Reported via mobile in the Damaged Footway category by Barry Smith at 11:38, Tuesday 23 June 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1287118-R6Z1H8.

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Outside 45 Hamilton - clearly above 2cm threshold for action and a trip hazard.

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 11:38, Tuesday 23 June 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 11:41, Tuesday 23 June 2026

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

    Posted by Merton Council at 08:20, Thursday 25 June 2026

  • This problem has been fixed.

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Merton Council at 13:26, Monday 20 July 2026

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