Hazard #13982

ID #13982
Status Fixed
Location SZ 00486 95857
Location Description Within the zig-zags of a pelican crossing on Dunyeats Road. On the Eastbound side of the road.
Please see photographs.
Road Name Dunyeats Road
Hazard Type Raised/sunken manhole or drain
Hazard Description Sunken round manhole/inspection cover.
Sharp iron edges of manhole damage bicycle wheels and headset bearings (and give severe spinal pain if struck). It also damages the car's suspension, if travelling in it, when it smashes over it.
Surrounding tarmac is starting to break up and sink around the inspection cover.
Inspection cover needs replacing; before it causes an accident.
Approximate Size 24 inch diameter
Approximate Depth 1.5 inch
Approximate distance from Kerb 3ft.
Date Encountered 27 Jun 2008
Date Added 28 Jun 2008
Planned Fix Date Unknown
Highway Authority Borough of Poole Council
District / Ward / Parish Poole / Broadstone
Authority Reference 96950

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