A beer-bottle shaped pothole that’s plagued a Carlton cul-de-sac for years is finally set to be fixed – just two weeks after being reported in Gedling Eye.
The Glendale Close hollow had originally been a minor, circular area where the road surface had worn away – but turned into a two-metre long crater over time.
Resident Michael Taylor first reported the issue to Nottinghamshire County Council’s highways team Via more than three years ago, who sent out some workers to fill it with tarmac.
However, Mr Taylor claimed they missed a bit and as time went on, that exposed part grew in size, with cars driving over and chipping away at the gap.
The pothole has been growing in size ever since, with workers repeatedly coming out to evaluate it, but deeming it did not meet the criteria for another repair.
Now, after the a report on the long-running situation on October 8, Via have assessed the pothole again – and say they’ll fix the issue within weeks.
A delighted Mr Taylor said: “It’s good. I told my neighbours about it and they’re happy. We’ll see if they actually do it – time will tell won’t it. But it looks like we’re going to get something done now.”
Prior to the council update, Mr Taylor and fellow Glendale Close residents had been left fuming by the pothole, with the 72-year-old retired mechanic claiming that the hole fills with water every time it rains, and if a car is left out on the road near it, chippings fly up and scratch it when other cars drive over the problem spot.
He said he’d been soaked multiple times too while sitting in his car, when vehicles whizzed past him while his windows were down.
Another resident of Glendale Close, Patrick Flewitt, said he had tripped on the uneven surface in the dark and hurt his ankle.
After speaking with Mr Taylor, the council who have now confirmed the news it will be fixed.
A spokesperson said: “We are aware of some deterioration to the road surface on Glendale Close in Carlton and we have carried out an assessment for possible wider road surface improvements to take place in the future.
“Following this assessment, we will be planning a surface repair to the area highlighted by the resident to prevent further deterioration and will continue to monitor the condition of the wider road through regular inspections, making any repairs to actionable defects as necessary.”
Since the story was first reported on, Mr Taylor said the pothole has continued to cause issues.
He said: “We’ve had to move the car again this morning. It’s breaking down the side you see. It’s widening and lengthening all the time. As soon as a car goes over, there’s at least another dustpan full of road chippings that shoots up and hits the car.
“But that’s what it needed – the press getting involved.”
