Hazard #14055

ID #14055
Status Fixed
Location TQ 28834 74304
Location Description Southbound A24, Leftmost lane. Approximately 50cm from kerb.
Directly in front of Tesco store.
Road Name A24 Clapham Common South Side/Balham Hill
Hazard Type Raised/sunken manhole or drain
Hazard Description Southbound A24, Leftmost lane. Approximately 50cm from kerb.
Two sunken manhole covers pose SERIOUS RISK to cyclists along this route.
These need to be addressed AS SOON AS POSSIBLE due to the large number of cyclists using this road. The two manhole covers are staggered and separated by approximately 2m, meaning it is difficult to avoid both (that is, evasive action is required).
Approximate Size 50cm x 50cm (each)
Approximate Depth 10cm
Approximate distance from Kerb 50cm and 1m
Date Encountered 2 Jul 2008
Date Added 3 Jul 2008
Planned Fix Date Unknown
Highway Authority London Borough of Lambeth
District / Ward / Parish Lambeth / Clapham Common
Authority Reference Unknown

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